Highland Health Care Center
1450 26th Street · Highland, IL · 62249 · 6186542368
128 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Crest Healthcare Consulting
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $35,875 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
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 October 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B September 27, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024 · 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 June 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 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 October 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 13, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 13, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B October 13, 2023
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2022
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 19, 2022 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 5, 2025 | Fine | $35,875 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145508 · certified since June 20, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.