Tower Hill Healthcare Center
South Elgin, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145795) · 206 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $57,365
Phone: (847) 697-3310 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tower Hill Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Tower Hill Healthcare Center reports total nurse hours of 2.74 per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.3%.
Tower Hill Healthcare Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $57,365.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Tower Hill Healthcare Center is a for-profit partnership-owned nursing home in South Elgin, Illinois (Kane County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1994. The facility has 206 certified beds and an average of 173.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Tower Hill Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.74, including 0.36 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.3%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $57,365.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Tower Hill Healthcare Center on Care Compare. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details underlying this designation.
No chain ownership information was provided in the available data, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is built from data published by CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recent data vintage available at time of compilation. Prospective residents and families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tower Hill Healthcare 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?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and 38.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $57,365.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status was indicated in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 206 certified beds with an average of 173.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 847-697-3310 or verify 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 847-697-3310 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 view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145795?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.