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Pavilion Of Waukegan

Nursing Home Facility

2217 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Pavilion Of Waukegan

We understand that when choosing a senior care, you are looking for excellent personalized care, a friendly comfortable environment and responsive attitudes that exceed your expectations.

With 112 beds, Pavilion Of Waukegan is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Waukegan average about 174 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 70% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Waukegan average about 2.3 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 12 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 41%.

The community is located in Lake County, IL.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 27 problems at Pavilion Of Waukegan. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 8 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $8,328. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Inspected April 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by May 21, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 15, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

    Inspected October 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by November 19, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Pavilion Of Waukegan offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 112
  • Occupancy 70%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.1
  • Annual staff turnover 41%
  • Last health inspection May 2025

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