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TOWER HILL HEALTHCARE CENTER

759 KANE STREET, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
Score: 13 / 100

With a score of 13/100, Tower Hill Healthcare Center ranks in the bottom tier of Illinois nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Tower Hill Healthcare Center, with 2.72 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 51 deficiencies at Tower Hill Healthcare Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.72 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.41 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.54 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.78 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.38 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

51
Total Deficiencies
Jan 6, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 48 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Aug 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jun 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Apr 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.9% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 30.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.7% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 24.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $57,365

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 13 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
206
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17