Aliya of Highwood
Nursing Home · Highwood, IL
CMS certification number145936
Contact & location
50 Pleasant AvenueHighwood, IL 60040
Lake County
- Phone
- (847) 432-9142
- ZIP code
- 60040 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 104
- Residents per day
- 99.0 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Aliya of Highwood LLC
- Chain
- Aliya Healthcare (14 facilities, avg 2.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.05 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.64 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.55 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.86 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.01 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 24.6 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.5 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 14, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 32 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-06-29 |
| 2026-01-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-14 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-14 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-07-02 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-04-29 | 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 2025-04-30 |
| 2024-11-14 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-11-14 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-11-14 | 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 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-11-14 | 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 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-11-14 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-11-14 | 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 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-11-14 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. F0807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-09-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-09-04 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-08-14 | 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 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-07-23 | 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 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-03-28 | 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 2024-03-29 |
| 2023-11-29 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-10-27 |
| 2023-10-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-10-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-10-19 | 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 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-10-19 | 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 2023-10-23 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Aliya GB Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Aliya Operations Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Alwakkaf, Ahmad (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Highland Park NRC Realty LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weiman, Yehuda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weinfeld, Efriam (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weinfeld, Efriam (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aliya Operations Holdings LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Alwakkaf, Ahmad (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weiman, Yehuda (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weinfeld, Efriam (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Aliya of Highwood?
Aliya of Highwood has a 4-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 Aliya of Highwood have?
It has 104 certified beds and cares for about 99 residents per day.
Has Aliya of Highwood been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Aliya of Highwood?
It is part of Aliya Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Aliya of Highwood?
(847) 432-9142. The facility is located at 50 Pleasant Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.