Highland Oaks

2750 West Highland Avenue · Elgin, IL · 60123 · 8477414543

24 certified beds Non profit - Church related

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 74
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 93
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 51
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.113.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.010.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.67≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year30%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (6 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected September 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 12, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected August 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected August 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023

    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.

    Corrected August 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023

    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 August 8, 2023 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 14A383 · certified since April 29, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.