The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ALIYA OF HIGHWOOD
HIGHWOOD, IL · Medicare-certified · 104 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
ALIYA OF HIGHWOOD has a 4 out of 5 overall rating. It has strong quality measures (5/5) and no fines in the last 24 months, but staffing is low at 2/5 with reported nurse staffing of 3.05 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and its health inspection rating is 3/5.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0517 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0517.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.55
- Nurse aides
- 1.86
- Weekend nursing
- 3.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.5%14.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%3.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6%3.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.3%2.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.6%4.5%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.9%11%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3%2.3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.3%29.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
100%98.8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.4%92.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—40.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
47.7%72.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2024
Now operated by Aliya of Highwood, previously Aperion Care Highwood, LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ALIYA HEALTHCARE · 14 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 99 residents on an average day (95% of 104 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.