Nursing homes in Elgin, IL
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Elgin has 8 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.9 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, above the 2.5-star Illinois average. Methodology.
- 8
- Certified homes
- 3.9 ★
- Well above average for IL · Illinois 2.5
- 3
- Five-star homes
- 881
- Certified beds
All 8 nursing homes in Elgin, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aperion Care Fox River | 94 | None | |
| 2 | Avondale Estates of Elgin | 120 | None | |
| 3 | Highland Oaks | 24 | None | |
| 4 | Pearl of Elgin, the | 139 | $19K | |
| 5 | Crescent Care of Elgin | 88 | $45K | |
| 6 | Aperion Care Elgin | 101 | $57K | |
| 7 | The Pearl of Fox River Valley | 112 | $142K | |
| 8 | River View Rehab Center | 203 | $453K |
Ratings in Elgin are best read against Illinois and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Illinois directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Elgin
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Elgin, IL · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.