Hillcrest Retirement Village

1740 North Circuit Drive · Round Lake Beach, IL · 60073 · 8475465300

140 certified beds For profit - Partnership

Why this verdict

  • 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.

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Red flags

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.76 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 50
Serious harm & abuse 20% 82
Staffing 20% 55
Federal penalties 15% 72
Trend 10% 66
Context 5% 100

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CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.763.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.410.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.47≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year18%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $18,974

Inspection citations (23 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    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 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

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

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 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 September 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F August 27, 2025

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

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E August 27, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G September 25, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024

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

    Corrected October 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 14, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G February 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G February 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected August 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 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 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Corrected August 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023

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

    Corrected August 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F August 10, 2023

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

    Corrected August 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
September 25, 2024Fine$18,974

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146130 · certified since February 1, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.