Highland Oaks
2750 West Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
Highland Oaks is a nursing home in Elgin, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (847) 741-4543
- Last standard health inspection
- December 11, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 24
- Residents per day, on average
- 22.5
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (11 vs 38).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on December 11, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2025.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 11, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2026.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 14, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 27, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2023.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 27, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2023.
Questions
When was Highland Oaks last inspected?
CMS lists December 11, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Highland Oaks have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since July 27, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Highland Oaks been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Highland Oaks?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Highland Oaks a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.