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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Avondale Estates of Elgin
1754-1760 Capital Street, Elgin, IL 60124 · Kane County
Our mission is to provide top quality medical and rehabilitative treatment, with an array of post-acute rehabilitation and specialized services. We work together with each guest to achieve their individual goals with dignity and compassion. Avondale Estates of Elgin has been awardedTelligen's
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 61% full — availability is generally good.
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.
One of Elgin's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Avondale Estates of Elgin is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Elgin, IL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 73 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.17 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.58 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $15,958 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.17 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Elgin for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 73
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 146181
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
- 5.17
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.58
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.3%
- 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)
- 5
- Federal fines
- 1 ($15,958)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-27
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-27Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2025-06-27Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-06-27Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
2025-06-27Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-06-27Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2024-05-23Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2024-05-23Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
2023-07-03Severity K — immediate jeopardyInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-03 | Fine | $15,958 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
1754-1760 Capital Street, Elgin, 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 Avondale Estates of Elgin
How much does Avondale Estates of Elgin cost?
Avondale Estates of Elgin does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Elgin, 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 Avondale Estates of Elgin's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Avondale Estates of Elgin 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Avondale Estates of Elgin?
Staff provide about 5.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Avondale Estates of Elgin?
Avondale Estates of Elgin has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Avondale Estates of Elgin have availability?
Typically 61% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Avondale Estates of Elgin offer?
Avondale Estates of Elgin in Elgin, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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