2 of 5 stars overall. ELGIN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has low health inspection and staffing ratings (both 2 of 5), staffing below the federal benchmark (2.79 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), $36,221 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty; quality measures are 3 of 5.
Last inspection: December 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $36,221recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7873.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.24
Licensed practical nurses
0.71
Nurse aides
1.84
Weekend nursing
2.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.6%11.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.4%8.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%3.3%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.4%1.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.6%34.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.1%18.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.8%16.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2%3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.7%17.4%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.1%3.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: K
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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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PENALTY
A federal fine of $36,221 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $36,221 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 25, 2025
$36,221
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of WELLSENTIAL HEALTH · 68 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
100.3 residents on an average day (88% of 114 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 18 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.