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.

Homes
8
Avg overall
3.6★
+0.5 vs national
Avg staffing
3.1★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.6★ · 8 homes
5
3 (38%)
4
2 (25%)
3
1 (13%)
2
1 (13%)
1
1 (13%)

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

  1. 1
    APERION CARE FOX RIVER
    APERION CARE · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN
    AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN, LLC · Large
    5.0
  3. 3
    HIGHLAND OAKS
    Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
    5.0
  4. 4
    APERION CARE ELGIN
    APERION CARE · Medium
    4.0
  5. 5
    PEARL OF ELGIN, THE
    PEARL HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  6. 6
    AVANTARA OF ELGIN
    LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium
    3.0
  7. 7
    CRESCENT CARE OF ELGIN
    CRESCENT CARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF ELGIN LLC · Medium
    2.0
  8. 8
    RIVER VIEW REHAB CENTER
    ICARE CONSULTING SERVICES · Large
    1.0

All homes in Elgin

APERION CARE FOX RIVER
APERION CARE · Medium · For Profit
5.05035
AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN
AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN, LLC · Large · For Profit
5.05054
HIGHLAND OAKS
Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · Not for Profit
5.05055
APERION CARE ELGIN
APERION CARE · Medium · For Profit
4.03025
PEARL OF ELGIN, THE
PEARL HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.03025
AVANTARA OF ELGIN
LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
3.03024
CRESCENT CARE OF ELGIN
CRESCENT CARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION OF ELGIN LLC · Medium · For Profit
2.02034
RIVER VIEW REHAB CENTER
ICARE CONSULTING SERVICES · Large · For Profit
1.01032

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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