RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 8 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Elgin, IL (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Elgin, IL, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

8Nursing Homes in Elgin
3.5/5
+1.0 vs state avgState avg: 2.50Elgin Avg Rating
$173K+$28K vs state avgState avg: $145KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeElgin, IL

Highland Oaks

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
24 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2750 West Highland AvenueElgin, IL 60123

(847) 741-4543

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeElgin, IL

Aperion Care Fox River

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
94 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

355 Raymond StreetElgin, IL 60120

(847) 697-6636

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeElgin, IL

Avondale Estates Of Elgin

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
120 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

1754-1760 Capital StreetElgin, IL 60124

(847) 531-6004

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41 Penalty

Nursing HomeElgin, IL

Pearl Of Elgin, The

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
139 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2355 Royal BoulevardElgin, IL 60123

(847) 888-9585

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52 Penalties

Nursing HomeElgin, IL

Aperion Care Elgin

Sole proprietorship

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
101 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

134 North Mclean BoulevardElgin, IL 60121

(847) 742-8822

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64 Penalties

Nursing HomeElgin, IL

Avantara Of Elgin

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
112 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

1950 Larkin AvenueElgin, IL 60123

(847) 742-7070

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77 Penalties

Nursing HomeElgin, IL

Crescent Care Of Elgin

Partnership

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
88 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

180 South State StreetElgin, IL 60123

(847) 742-3310

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86 Penalties

Nursing HomeElgin, IL

River View Rehab Center

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
203 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

50 North JaneElgin, IL 60123

(847) 697-3750

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City report

Care landscape in Elgin

How Elgin compares with the rest of Illinois on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+15.1%

    About 20% lower than the state average of 18.8%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover37.9%

    About 17% lower than the state average of 45.7%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability13.6%

    A little higher than the state average of 13.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

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How many facilities were evaluated in Elgin, IL?

This page evaluates 8 eligible nursing homes in Elgin, IL and shows the top 8.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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