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

Inspection record 30% of score 53
Serious harm & abuse 20% 82
Staffing 20% 73
Federal penalties 15% 0
Trend 10% 86
Context 5% 100

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-day3.663.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.770.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.06≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year37%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)6 · $44,709

Inspection citations (27 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 27, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected October 12, 2024 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · F November 16, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 5, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected December 5, 2023 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
November 16, 2023Fine$32,445
November 16, 2023Payment Denial22 days
November 13, 2023Fine$2,797
November 6, 2023Fine$2,447
October 30, 2023Fine$2,098
October 23, 2023Fine$1,748
October 2, 2023Fine$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.