Crescent Care of Elgin
180 South State Street · Elgin, IL · 60123 · 8477423310
88 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $44,709 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
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.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C September 12, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 16, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2023 | Fine | $32,445 |
| November 16, 2023 | Payment Denial | 22 days |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $2,797 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $2,098 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $1,748 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145004 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.