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Highland Health Care Center

1450 26TH STREET, HIGHLAND, IL, 62249

(618) 654-2368

www.highland-hcc.com

128 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1450 26th Street

Highland, IL 62249

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

128

CMS facility ID

145508

Care type

Nursing home

County

Madison

Facility name

Highland Health Care Center

Street address

1450 26TH STREET

City / state / ZIP

Highland, IL 62249

Phone

(618) 654-2368

Website

www.highland-hcc.com

About this facility — Highland Health Care Center

Highland Health Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Highland, Illinois. It is licensed for 128 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Highland and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Highland Health Care Center 44 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $35,875 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Crest Healthcare Consulting

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Capital Finance Llc

Security-interest holder · Operational control — since 2019

Lichtman, Shalom

Governing body · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Light Man Llc

Operational control — since 2021

Reed, Debra

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Schaefer, Robert

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1984-06-20

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

6 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$35,875 total

Last standard inspection

2024-09-27

Nurse staffing

3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$325 per day (≈ $9,880/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

59% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 29% private/other

Occupancy

67% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

5% below the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

128

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-12-15

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-12-15

2025-09-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-05

14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (41 citations)

2025-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-04-15

2024-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0697

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-11-18

2024-09-27Health inspection3 citations

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-10-10

F-0881

E · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-10-10

F-0912

B · No harm found

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2024-10-10

2024-06-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0677

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-07-09

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-07-09

F-0693

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-07-09

2024-06-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0584

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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 2024-06-19

2024-03-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-03-22

2023-10-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-10-26

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-10-26

2023-10-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-10-25

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-10-26

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-10-25

F-0693

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-10-25

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-10-25

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-10-25

F-0881

E · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-10-25

F-0912

B · No harm found

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2023-10-25

2023-08-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-08-15

2022-12-09Health inspection2 citations

F-0881

E · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-12-19

F-0912

B · No harm found

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2022-12-19

2025-05-21Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

K-0372

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-05-30

2024-09-27Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-11-04

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-11-04

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-07

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-11-06

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-11-04

2023-10-13Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-14

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-10-26

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-10-28

K-0761

E · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-10-19

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-10-23

2022-12-09Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-01-08

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-01-10

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-01-08

K-0761

E · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-01-08

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-01-08

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-01-08

Federal penalties

2025-12-05Fine$35,875

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 145508.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.1102 ratings on Google

★DALE HEMRICK · 2026-06-21 · via Google
“When I was Taken to this facility from Alton Memorial Hospital, when the EMT’s opened door, there was a strong smell of urine, and emt said “are you sure this is the place”? I said, I had no choice , this is only VA contract nursing home in South Western Illinois! The place is very old and has old equipment, poor lighting, and no patient amenities to speak of! I was in a room barely large enough f…”

★★★★★Chad Davis · 2025-12-01 · via Google
“The staff is great, I really enjoy seeing my grandmother and how happy she is here, all the staff has really helped her settled in well .the family thanksgiving was put together so well. The activity director Carolyn always has such a great positive attitude and is always smiling, shes really been good about helping her get out of her room and making her feel at home. My grandmother loves all the…”

★★★★Fran Schaller · 2023-07-02 · via Google
“Bob was in dining room eating lunch when I got there. Unfortunately, it looked like he had a lot on his shirt and pants. I know they are short staff on weekends, but he really needs help.”

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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