Highland Oaks
2750 West Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 · (847) 741-4543
Non profit - Church related · 24 certified beds
Highland Oaks has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 5 citations (the Illinois average is 12.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 11, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 11, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 11, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.December 11, 2025 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 11, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.August 14, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 14, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.25 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.08 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.52 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.65 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 24 |
| Average residents per day | 21.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- The Pearl of Elgin Elgin · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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