South Elgin Living & Rehab Center
South Elgin, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145825) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $231,656 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (847) 697-0565 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Elgin Living & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
South Elgin Living & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.5%.
South Elgin Living & Rehab Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $231,656.00, along with 2 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
South Elgin Living & Rehab Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in South Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. The facility is certified for 90 beds and reports an average of 56.0 residents. It has been federally certified since March 1995. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and the facility is part of the Lineage Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Elgin Living & Rehab Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 2 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.18 per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.5%.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $231,656.00, along with 2 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data for this facility. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families researching this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects only summary data as reported by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.18 hours per resident per day, with 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 24.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $231,656.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 90 beds and reports an average of 56.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Lineage Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 1.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 15, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 847-697-0565 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 847-697-0565 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145825?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.