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Highland Oaks
2750 West Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 24 beds, Highland Oaks serves Elgin in Kane County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1986.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 45.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), above the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 27.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kane Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 30 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 45.8 | 30.3 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 27.5% | 40.5% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $19,250 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Dec 2025, 29 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 27.5%, RNs 37.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.2% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.8% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kane County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aperion Care Fox River | Elgin | 94 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 10.6 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Avondale Estates of Elgin | Elgin | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9.2 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Greenfields of Geneva | Geneva | 43 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 44.2 | $14K | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Michaelsen Health Center | Batavia | 99 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 21.2 | $9K | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Alden Courts of Waterford | Aurora | 60 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 31.7 | $22K | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Asbury Gardens Nsg & Rehab | North Aurora | 75 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 26.7 | $2K | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Avantara Aurora | Aurora | 87 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 26.4 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Crescent Care of Elgin | Elgin | 88 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 26.1 | $45K | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 25 facilities in Kane County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Highland Oaks been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Highland Oaks been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Highland Oaks compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Highland Oaks?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Highland Oaks last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.