Nursing homes in Elgin, IL
Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Elgin, part of the Kane area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.6★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Elgin, Illinois, and the surrounding Kane County area have access to eight nursing homes currently evaluated through the federal CMS Care Compare reporting system. These facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, with three locations achieving a top 5-star designation. Among these, Aperion Care Fox River stands out for its high performance, providing essential skilled nursing services across the 60120, 60121, 60123, and 60124 ZIP codes.
Rating distribution
avg 3.6★ · 8 homesProvider mix in Elgin
7 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Elgin
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 3 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Elgin
- 1APERION CARE FOX RIVER5.0APERION CARE · Medium
- 2AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN5.0AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN, LLC · Large
- 3HIGHLAND OAKS5.0Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
- 4APERION CARE ELGIN4.0APERION CARE · Medium
- 5PEARL OF ELGIN, THE4.0PEARL HEALTHCARE · Large
- 6AVANTARA OF ELGIN3.0LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 7CRESCENT CARE OF ELGIN2.0CRESCENT CARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF ELGIN LLC · Medium
- 8RIVER VIEW REHAB CENTER1.0ICARE CONSULTING SERVICES · Large
All homes in Elgin
| APERION CARE FOX RIVER APERION CARE · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN, LLC · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| HIGHLAND OAKS Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| APERION CARE ELGIN APERION CARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| PEARL OF ELGIN, THE PEARL HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| AVANTARA OF ELGIN LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| CRESCENT CARE OF ELGIN CRESCENT CARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF ELGIN LLC · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| RIVER VIEW REHAB CENTER ICARE CONSULTING SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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