Highland Oaks
Scout 100Elgin, IL · 24 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Elgin's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
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Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC
611 Allen Lane, Saint Charles, IL 60174 · Kane County
Comprehensive dialysis care provided on-site, offering convenient, closely monitored treatment for guests managing kidney disease.
60
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 71% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saint Charles
Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Charles, IL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.39 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.24 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.39 hrs/resident/day)
- •15 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Saint Charles, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 85
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 145433
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,790–$10,410/mo (median $8,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Elgin prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.39
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.24
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 15
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-09-26
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (38 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2026-04-21Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2026-04-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2026-03-21Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2026-03-21Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-09-26Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-09-26Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-09-26Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
611 Allen Lane, Saint Charles, IL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC
How much does Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC cost?
Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Charles, IL area typically runs $7,790–$10,410 per month (median $8,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC?
Staff provide about 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC?
Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC has 38 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC have availability?
Typically 71% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC offer?
Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC in Saint Charles, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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