Elevate Care Waukegan
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Elevate Care Waukegan is a nursing home community in Waukegan, IL.
Information last verified:
2222 West 14Th Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Many reviews describe staff as kind, attentive, and welcoming.
A large number of residents and families say the staff is friendly and responsive, from the front desk to nurses and aides. Multiple reviewers mention staff helping with questions, addressing concerns, and making visits feel smooth. Even among the more critical notes, some praise individual staff members for being helpful, attentive, or professional.
Clean, uncluttered spaces are repeatedly mentioned in reviews.
Many reviewers describe the facility as clean and well-kept, including hallways and patient rooms. Several people also comment on the atmosphere feeling orderly or not smelling unpleasant. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews raises serious cleanliness concerns, including reports of being filthy or cluttered.
Some families report strong communication, while others report breakdowns.
Several reviews highlight communication as a positive, including being kept updated and staff members answering questions promptly, especially during discharge planning. However, multiple negative reviews describe missing or insufficient communication about care decisions, medication, or what was being done. A few reviewers also say it can be hard to get timely help or reach a doctor when needed.
Reviews are mixed on how well residents receive clinical care.
Some families describe care as professional and say nursing staff addressed medical needs effectively, including wound care and medication-related concerns. Other reviews report severe problems, such as delays in getting help, neglect allegations, or residents left unattended for long stretches. A few negative notes also mention issues with discharge planning or follow-through after stays.
Food shows up in reviews, but opinions are not consistent.
One reviewer says the patient likes the food, and another describes the food as good but not the best. One critical review also claims the food served did not match posted menu information, raising concerns about substitutions. Overall, dining feedback appears limited and uneven.
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265 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library TV room
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Chicago O'Hare International (25 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation & parking Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Hospice care Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions
Arts and crafts
Book club Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Games
Live musical performances
Planned day trips
Religious services Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activities StoriesElevate Care Waukegan is located at 2222 West 14Th Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 in Lake County, Illinois
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