Tower Hill Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 759 Kane Street, South Elgin, IL 60177
- CCN
- 145795
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Certified beds
- 206
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 173
- CMS flags
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Tower Hill Healthcare Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 6 Feb 2025. The latest survey cycle has 20 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Illinois is 11. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $57,365 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Kane County median | Illinois median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 25 homes in the county, 666 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Illinois median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 6 Feb 2025 | 20 | 11 |
| Cycle 2 | 15 Mar 2024 | 23 | 11 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 12 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 20 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 23 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jul 2025 |
| 28 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | 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 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 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 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 12 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 1 Jun 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 | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2024 | Fine | $18,377 | |
| 15 Mar 2024 | Fine | $38,988 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Illinois median | Illinois average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 2.74 | 3.30 | 3.45 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.60 | 0.72 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.56 | 0.64 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.83 | 2.09 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.46 | 2.90 | 3.08 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 38.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Illinois median
- 43.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 38.1%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.9% | 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 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.3% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.9% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Legal business name
- Tower Hill Rehabilitation, LLC
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW Management | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 2011 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Kane County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin Living & Rehab Center | South Elgin | 2 of 5 | 6 | $231,656 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| The Pearl of Fox River Valley | Elgin | 3 of 5 | 9 | $142,448 | 4 Sep 2025 | |
| Crescent Care of Elgin | Elgin | 4 of 5 | 5 | $44,709 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| River View Rehab Center | Elgin | 2 of 5 | 15 | $452,802 | 5 Sep 2025 | |
| Aperion Care Fox River | Elgin | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 13 Mar 2025 | |
| Aperion Care Elgin | Elgin | 3 of 5 | 7 | $56,661 | 24 Apr 2025 | |
| Pearl of Elgin, The | Elgin | 4 of 5 | 10 | $19,250 | 22 Aug 2024 | |
| Highland Oaks | Elgin | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Pearl of St Charles, The | St Charles | 1 of 5 | 14 | $41,294 | 27 Feb 2025 | |
| Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC | Saint Charles | 3 of 5 | 16 | $14,015 | 26 Sep 2025 | |
| Avondale Estates of Elgin | Elgin | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 27 Jun 2025 | |
| Greenfields of Geneva | Geneva | 5 of 5 | 6 | $14,203 | 23 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Illinois Department of Public Health: file a health care complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Illinois, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Tower Hill Healthcare Center (CCN 145795). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/tower-hill-healthcare-center-south-elgin-il-145795/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Tower Hill Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 11 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 15 Mar 2024.
- Who operates Tower Hill Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, partnership. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names SW Management for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Tower Hill Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Illinois as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.