Nursing homes in Waukegan, IL
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waukegan, part of the Lake area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Waukegan, located in Lake County, currently features three state-licensed nursing homes serving residents across the 60085 and 60087 ZIP codes. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Pavilion Of Waukegan stands out as the highest-rated facility in the city, providing care as part of the broader regional healthcare landscape.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Waukegan
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- PAVILION OF WAUKEGAN, LLC1 home
- ELEVATE CARE1 home
- LAUREATE TERRACE OPERATIONS LLC1 home
What to look for in Waukegan
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Waukegan reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Pavilion Of Waukegan at 4★.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Waukegan
| Pavilion Of Waukegan PAVILION OF WAUKEGAN, LLC · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| THE TERRACE LAUREATE TERRACE OPERATIONS LLC · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN ELEVATE CARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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