Tower Hill Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · South Elgin, IL

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Partnership

CMS certification number145795
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

759 Kane Street
South Elgin, IL 60177
Kane County
Phone
(847) 697-3310
ZIP code
60177 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
206
Residents per day
173.2 (84% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Legal name
Tower Hill Rehabilitation, LLC
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.74 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.36 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.56 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.83 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.46 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
38.3 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
38.1 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 6, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
20.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
9
Citations on record (3 years)
55 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-11 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-12
2026-04-24 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-22 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-04-25
2026-04-22 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-12
2026-03-27 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-07
2026-03-27 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-07
2026-01-07 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-12
2026-01-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-12
2025-08-12 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-18
2025-07-01 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-06
2025-04-28 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-18 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-27 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-03
2025-02-06 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-06 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-06 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-06 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-06 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-06 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-06 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-06 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-06 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-06 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.
F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-14
2024-12-26 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-27
2024-12-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-18
2024-12-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-18
2024-11-01 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-02
2024-10-10 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-18
2024-07-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-22
2024-07-18 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-22
2024-05-16 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-05-17
2024-04-05 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.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-11
2024-03-15 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-03-15 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-01-03 Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-06-01 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-06-01 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-09

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $57,365 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-05-16Fine$18,377
2024-03-15Fine$38,988

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Amster, Jeremy (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 49%
Milstein, Ari (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 16%
Milstein, Stuart (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 16%
Minkove, Elana (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 16%
Amster, Jeremy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hill, Victoria (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
SW Management (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wolfe, Sheldon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Tower Hill Healthcare Center?

Tower Hill Healthcare Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.

How many beds does Tower Hill Healthcare Center have?

It has 206 certified beds and cares for about 173 residents per day.

Has Tower Hill Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $57,365 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Tower Hill Healthcare Center?

(847) 697-3310. The facility is located at 759 Kane Street, South Elgin, IL 60177.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.