Highland Health Care Center
Highland, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145508) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $35,875
Phone: (618) 654-2368 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Highland Health Care Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Highland Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.7%.
Highland Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $35,875.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Highland Health Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Highland, Madison County, Illinois, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure since first approval on June 20, 1984. The facility is certified for 128 beds and reports an average of 84.6 residents.
CMS Care Compare assigns Highland Health Care Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.30710 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of 0.53575 per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 66.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $35,875.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision.
Highland Health Care Center is part of the Crest Healthcare Consulting chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highland Health Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.30710 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.53575 per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 66.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $35,875.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating an abuse-related citation; no Special Focus status is recorded in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 128 beds with an average of 84.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Crest Healthcare Consulting chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on June 20, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Highland Health Care Center scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6186542368 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145508?state=IL).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6186542368 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145508?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.