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Avondale Estates of Elgin
1754-1760 Capital Street, Elgin, IL 60124 (opens Google Maps) · Kane County · (847) 531-6004· 120 certified beds · avg 73 residents/day · certified since Jan 5, 2017 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
5/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jun 27, 2025
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Jul 3, 2023
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.05
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Jul 3, 2023 · F-0880
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Jul 3, 2023 · F-0880
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Why it matters: Weak infection control lets illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and drug-resistant infections spread quickly among vulnerable residents.
Severity (K): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was a pattern: more than a limited occurrence, without being widespread. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jul 17, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 11 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. F-0761
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. F-0881
View all 11 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. · F-0881 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · F-0697 |
| May 23, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| May 23, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. · F-0694 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 1
2024
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | K ▲ |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityIllinois averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.05
Illinois average: 2.99
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.13
Illinois average: 0.63
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.76
Illinois average: 2.67
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.05 | 2.99 | 3.95 | top 16% in Illinois; top 37% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.13 | 0.63 | 0.69 | top 10% in Illinois; top 11% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.76 | 2.67 | 3.50 | top 14% in Illinois; top 31% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 1.18 | 0.56 | 0.48 | top 6% in Illinois; top 4% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 31.3 | 44.5 | 45.8 | top 17% in Illinois; top 17% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 18.2 | 41.8 | 42.9 | top 14% in Illinois; top 12% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.21, RN 1.45, weekend 4.83.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.21 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Individual
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beem March Trust U/A/D 4/09/19 | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 50% | 09/27/2019 |
| SKZ Holdings INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 50% | 02/01/2021 |
| Baver, Barak | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2021 |
| Bertachhi, Allison | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2019 |
All 4 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
- "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
- "How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
- "Who on your staff manages IV therapy, and what training and monitoring is in place?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 31% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 58 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl of Elgin, the | 1.9 mi | Elgin, IL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Highland Oaks | 2.0 mi | Elgin, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Aperion Care Elgin | 3.1 mi | Elgin, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| River View Rehab Center | 3.2 mi | Elgin, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| The Pearl of Fox River Valley | 3.3 mi | Elgin, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Crescent Care of Elgin | 4.3 mi | Elgin, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Aperion Care Fox River | 4.8 mi | Elgin, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Tower Hill Healthcare Center | 5.9 mi | South Elgin, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| South Elgin Living & Rehab Center | 6.1 mi | South Elgin, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Alden Estates CTS of Huntley | 6.9 mi | Huntley, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Hearthwood SNF Senior Living | 9.5 mi | Bartlett, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCC | 10.2 mi | Hoffman Estates, IL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Kane, IL — 25 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Batavia Rehabilitation and Health Care Center — Batavia, IL · overall 3/5
- Bria of Geneva — Geneva, IL · overall 3/5
- Greenfields of Geneva — Geneva, IL · overall 5/5
- Grove of Fox Valley,the — Aurora, IL · overall 4/5
- Jennings Terrace — Aurora, IL · overall 4/5
- La Bella of Aurora — Aurora, IL · overall 1/5abuse
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 146181.
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