River View Rehab Center
Elgin, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145308) · 203 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $452,802 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (847) 697-3750 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River View Rehab Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
River View Rehab Center reports 1.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS records show River View Rehab Center has 4 federal fines totaling $452,802.00 and 1 payment denial on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning a substantiated abuse citation is on record, and families should review the inspection details on Care Compare.
About this facility
River View Rehab Center is a 203-bed skilled nursing facility in Elgin, Illinois (Kane County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1979. The facility is operated under a for-profit partnership structure and has an average daily census of 184.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, River View Rehab Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 1.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.76 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is 33.3%, as reported to CMS.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $452,802.00, along with 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation for a substantiated incident of abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
River View Rehab Center is part of the Icare Consulting Services chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain-wide rating of 1.3 stars.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; ratings and figures reflect the most recent CMS data vintage available at time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River View Rehab Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 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 1.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3%. The staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $452,802.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility due to a substantiated abuse citation; no Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River View Rehab Center is certified for 203 beds, with an average daily census of 184.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Icare Consulting Services chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 1.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; River View Rehab Center scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8476973750 or verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8476973750 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145308?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.