Highland Oaks
Elgin, IL · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 14A383) · 24 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (847) 741-4543 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highland Oaks holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. It also earned 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Highland Oaks reports total nurse staffing of about 5.25 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.08 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.5%.
Highland Oaks has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials, according to CMS data. No CMS abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Highland Oaks is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elgin, Illinois (Kane County), operated under non-profit, church-related ownership. The facility is certified for 24 beds and reported an average daily census of 21.7 residents. It has held CMS certification since April 29, 1986, and there is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highland Oaks holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Illinois state average overall rating of 2.55. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.25 per resident per day, including 1.08 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for Highland Oaks: zero fines totaling $0.00, and zero payment denials. No abuse icon and no Special Focus program designation are indicated in the available data for this facility.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highland Oaks has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The available CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.25 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars and turnover of 27.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS data show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Highland Oaks.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for Highland Oaks.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Highland Oaks is certified for 24 beds and reported an average daily census of 21.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Highland Oaks is operated as a non-profit, church-related facility; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Highland Oaks has been certified since April 29, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Highland Oaks scores 5 out of 5 in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 8477414543 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not include tour guidance; please contact the facility at 8477414543 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/14A383?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.