Aliya of Crestwood, Crestwood
13259 South Central Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60418 · 1.4 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality3/5
- 193 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Palos Heights, IL · CMS Data August 2026
Elevate Care Palos Heights
How Does Elevate Care Palos Heights Rate?
Elevate Care Palos Heights is a 111-bed for-profit nursing home in Palos Heights, IL. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.5 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on January 24, 2025, cited 5 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.5 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 5
- Certified beds
- 111
12550 South Ridgeland Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.5 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.5 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.9 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.0 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 44% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 14% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | January 24, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 5 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 3 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 2 totaling $48,832 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Elevate Care Palos Heights who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 6.7% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.1% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 5.6% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 2.7% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.4% | 0.0% | Higher than the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 73% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 12% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 111 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 96 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | ELEVATE CARE PALOS HEIGHTS LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | ELEVATE CARE (14 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | August 1993 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Elevate Care Palos Heights
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Palos Heights nursing homes page.
Avantara Palos Heights, Palos Heights
7850 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463 · 2.0 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality3/5
- 184 beds
- For-profit
Harmony Palos, Palos Heights
11860 Southwest Highway, Palos Heights, IL 60463 · 2.1 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality3/5
- 130 beds
- For-profit
Thryve of Crestwood, Crestwood
14255 South Cicero Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60445 · 2.2 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality4/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 297 beds
- For-profit
Crestwood Terrace, Crestwood
13301 South Central Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60445 · 2.2 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 126 beds
- For-profit
Chicago Ridge SNF, Chicago Ridge
10602 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 · 2.6 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality1/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 231 beds
- For-profit