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Heritage Heath-Elgin
Heritage Heath-Elgin, 3355 Raymond Street, Elgin, Illinois 60120
Heritage Heath-Elgin is located in Elgin, Illinois, which is a northwestern suburb to the City of Chicago located approximately 43.4 miles from the center of the City of Chicago. The facility has an overall rating of much above average receiving five stars out of five. It has 94 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. It is not within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Heritage Heath-Elgin has a resident and family council. The ownership of Heritage Heath-Elgin is a for-profit corporation.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. There was no health inspection done at Heritage Heath-Elgin since November 28, 2017. The previous standard health inspection was completed on November 17, 2017 resulting in 2 citations. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 6.2. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 5.8. The health inspection rating for Heritage Heath-Elgin is much above average.
The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Heritage Heath-Elgin is 1 hour and 13 minutes. The Illinois average is 1 hour and 25 minutes, with the national average being 1 hour and 32 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at Heritage Heath-Elgin is 56 minutes compared to 47 minutes for the Illinois average and 40 for the national average. The nurse aides’ hours per resident per day at Heritage Heath-Elgin is 2 hours and 16 minutes. The Illinois average is 2 hours and 5 minutes, with the national average being 2 hours and 19 minutes. The physical therapy staff hours per resident per day at Heritage Heath-Elgin is 10 minutes. The Illinois and national averages in this category are both 6 minutes. The registered nurse staffing rating at Heritage Heath-Elgin is much above average.
The quality of resident care rating is much above average. 23.1% of Heritage Heath-Elgin’s short-stay residents were re-hospitalized after a nursing home admission. The Illinois average is 22.6%, with the national average being 21.1%. 8.6% of Heritage Heath-Elgin’s short-stay residents had an outpatient emergency department visit. The Illinois and national averages were both higher at 12.1% and 11.9%, respectively.
100% of the facility’s short-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia. The Illinois average is 75.4%, with the national average being 83.3%.
11.7% of Heritage Heath-Elgin’s long-stay high-risk residents developed or have pressure ulcers. This is significantly higher than both the Illinois and national averages in this category which are 5.8% and 5.6%, respectively. 62.5% of Heritage Heath-Elgin’s long-stay low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder. The Illinois average is 45%. The national average is 47.9%. 8.7% of Heritage Heath-Elgin’s long-stay had an increased need for help with daily activities compared to 14.1% for the Illinois average and 15% for the national average. 100% of the facility’s long-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia. The Illinois average is 90.8% with the national average being 94.1%.
Heritage Heath-Elgin did not receive any nursing home fines in the last 3 years. It was noted that there was neither a federal fine nor an Illinois state fine during that 3-year period.
1 Vital Statistics
Number of Beds: 94 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2 Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Much Above Average |
| Health Inspection A rating of 1 to 5 stars based on the nursing home’s health inspection results. More stars are better. | | Much Above Average |
| Staffing A rating of 1 to 5 stars based on the nursing home’s staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). More stars are better. |  | Average |
| RN Staffing A rating of 1 to 5 stars based on the amount of time Registered Nurses (RNs) spend with residents as reported by the nursing home. More stars are better. | | Much Above Average |
| Quality Measures A rating of 1 to 5 stars based on resident assessment data that show how well the nursing home cares for residents’ needs. More stars are better. | | Much Above Average |
3 Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Heritage Heath-Elgin | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain. Lower percentages are better. | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Percent of short-stay residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened. Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who needed and got a flu shot for the current flu season. Higher percentages are better. | 88.5% | 73.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who needed and got a vaccine to prevent pneumonia. Higher percentages are better. | 100.0% | 74.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time. Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 2.2% |
4 Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Heritage Heath-Elgin | Illinois Average |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury. Lower percentages are better. | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection. Lower percentages are better. | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain. Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers. Lower percentages are better. | 10.1% | 5.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder. Lower percentages are better. | 60.0% | 45.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder. Lower percentages are better. | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained.. Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened. Lower percentages are better. | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased. Lower percentages are better. | 7.9% | 14.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight. Lower percentages are better. | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have symptoms of depression. Lower percentages are better. | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication. Lower percentages are better. | 1.0% | 21.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who needed and got a flu shot for the current flu season. Higher percentages are better. | 96.9% | 92.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who needed and got a vaccine to prevent pneumonia. Higher percentages are better. | 100.0% | 90.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication. Lower percentages are better. | 0.4% | 19.2% |
5 Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection: 11/17/2017
Total number of health deficiencies: 2
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois: Not Available
