HIGHLAND OAKS
2750 WEST HIGHLAND AVENUE, Elgin, IL 60123
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How HIGHLAND OAKS Compares
HIGHLAND OAKS is a 24-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Elgin, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.3%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 24 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elgin, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.4% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (67% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HIGHLAND OAKS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HIGHLAND OAKS with other nursing homes in Elgin.
What keeps HIGHLAND OAKS's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is HIGHLAND OAKS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.3% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HIGHLAND OAKS keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.7% here versus 5.0% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HIGHLAND OAKS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 24 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HIGHLAND OAKS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HIGHLAND OAKS's rating advantage in Elgin?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.9 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Elgin
Elgin sits in Kane County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 72,886 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $83,374
- Median home value
- $245,500
Demographics for Kane County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elgin.
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