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.

Homes
3
Avg overall
3★
-0.1 vs national
Avg staffing
2.3★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3★ · 3 homes
5★
0 (0%)
4★
1 (33%)
3★
1 (33%)
2★
1 (33%)
1★
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Waukegan

3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

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
4.04032
THE TERRACE
LAUREATE TERRACE OPERATIONS LLC · Medium · For Profit
3.03022
ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN
ELEVATE CARE · Large · For Profit
2.02023

Best by sub-rating in Waukegan

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Pavilion Of Waukegan3★
  2. 2.ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN2★
  3. 3.THE TERRACE2★

Best for experience

  1. 1.Pavilion Of Waukegan0★
  2. 2.ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN0★
  3. 3.THE TERRACE0★

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Pavilion Of Waukegan4★
  2. 2.THE TERRACE3★
  3. 3.ELEVATE CARE WAUKEGAN2★

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Each home is scored 1 to 5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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