Highland Oaks
Nursing Home Facility
2750 West Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
Highland Oaks is a senior care community located in Elgin, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Elgin area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (847) 741-4543.
With 24 beds, Highland Oaks is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Elgin average about 96 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 90% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Elgin average about 3.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Elgin average about 3.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 28%.
The community is located in Kane County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 11 problems at Highland Oaks. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Highland Oaks offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Beds / units 24
- Religious affiliation Christian
- Occupancy 90%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.3
- Annual staff turnover 28%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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