Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-06 · Fire 2025-02-06
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
South Elgin, IL
Tower Hill Healthcare Center
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $57,365 in total fines with 17 recent health deficiencies
759 Kane Street, South Elgin, IL
(847) 697-3310
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
206
Certified beds
Average residents
173
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.54
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.78
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.38
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
47%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.0
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.9 |
2.3
1.6 pts worse
|
1.8
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.3% |
89.6%
8.3 pts worse
|
93.4%
12.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.4% |
91.6%
13.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
17.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.6% |
3.3%
0.7 pts better
|
3.3%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 84.9% |
50.3%
34.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
73.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.7% |
6.5%
2.2 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.2% |
18.5%
3.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 30.8% |
22.8%
8 pts worse
|
16.7%
14.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 33.1% |
17.2%
15.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
16.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 28.6% |
15.0%
13.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
13.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
1.1%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
1.7%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.1% |
21.3%
2.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
5.2%
0.3 pts better
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 31.2% |
68.8%
37.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
50.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 24.8% |
14.0%
10.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
12.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% |
2.3%
1.7 pts better
|
1.6%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 14.0% |
63.0%
49 pts worse
|
79.7%
65.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.1% |
26.2%
5.1 pts better
|
23.9%
2.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-15 · Fire 2024-03-15
24 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-06-01 · Fire 2023-06-01
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-01
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-07
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-07
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-12
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-01
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-28
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-18
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-26
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-12
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-12
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-10
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-07-22
G · Actual harm
2024-05-16
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-05-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-05
F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-04-11
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-03-15
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-09
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-03-15
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-04-09
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-03-15
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-04-09
G · Actual harm
2024-03-15
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-03
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2024-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-01
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-01
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-01
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-01
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-01
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-01
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-01
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-11
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-05-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-11
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-19
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$18,377
2024-05-16
Fine
Fine · fine $18,377
Fine
$38,988
2024-03-15
Fine
Fine · fine $38,988
Fine
Ownership
Amster, Jeremy
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Milstein, Ari
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Milstein, Stuart
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Minkove, Elana
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Amster, Jeremy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hill, Victoria
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sw Management
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Wolfe, Sheldon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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