River View Rehab Center
50 North Jane, Elgin, IL 60123 · Kane County · (847) 697-3750
203 certified beds, about 185 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 1979
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145308 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 5, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 46 health citations since September 2023, 6 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (4 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 4 fines totaling $453,490 in the last three years; the largest was $229,730, and the latest is dated September 5, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 1.97 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.76 of those hours.
33.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Icare Consulting Services, an affiliated group of 7 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 46 health citations on file.
April 24, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to protect a resident from sexual abuse for (R4). This failure affected (R4 &R5) reviewed for sexual abuse in the sample of 7.
April 2, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent the physical and verbal abuse of residents at the facility for five of six residents (R1, R2, R4, R5, and R6 ) reviewed for abuse in a sample of 9. This failure resulted in R6 experiencing psychosocial harm, feeling unsafe and expressing desire to leave the facility.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to report resident injuries sustained during altercations and perform thorough investigations of resident abuse allegations. This applies to 4 of 4 residents (R1, R2, R4, R5) reviewed for abuse in a sample of 9.
February 27, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility to prevent abuse between two residents, resulting in R2 requiring an emergency room evaluation and sustaining bleeding above the eye, lip and bruising to the temple area. This applies to 2 of 5 residents (R1, R2) reviewed for abuse in a sample of 5.
February 18, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent a resident from being abused by another resident in accordance with facility policy. This applies to 1 of 5 resident (R5) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 9.
December 31, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to protect R2's right to be free of abuse from another resident. This applies to 1 of 4 residents (R2) reviewed for physical abuse.
November 17, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to assess for, report, and document a resident's acquired pressure wounds prior to the wounds becoming unstageable. This failure resulted in R3 acquiring unstageable pressure injuries to the sacrum measuring 8 x 7 x 0.1 cm (centimeters, measuring length x width x depth) and right medial heel measuring 5.5 x 6 cm x unknown depth. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R3) reviewed for pressure injuries.
September 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy for an involuntary discharge. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 3.
September 5, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care for residents who need assistance. This applies to 4 of 4 residents (R26, R29, R53, and R59) reviewed for ADL's in a sample of 37.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to safely store medications. This applies to 5 of 5 residents (R23, R75, R80, R89, and R140) reviewed for medication storage in a sample of 37.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide an appropriate size bed to meet resident needs. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R70) reviewed in a sample of 37.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe and homelike environment. This applies to 1 of 1 resident (R179) reviewed for environment in a sample of 37.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received oxygen therapy as ordered by physician. This applies to 2 of 3 residents (R130 and R69) reviewed for respiratory care in a sample of 37.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to assist a resident in obtaining emergency dental services. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R34) reviewed for dental services in a sample of 37.
- D Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to remove expired food items from resident refrigerators and failed to provide a thermometer. This applies to 3 of 5 residents (R75, R110, and R181) reviewed in a sample of 37.
April 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, direct care staff member failed to follow the facility's policy and procedures and immediately notify the nurse after a resident fall. This failure led to a delay of assessment by the nursing staff for the resident within the required time frame. This applies to 1of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for falls in a sample of 8.
March 31, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from mental abuse for 3 of 8 residents (R2, R3, R6) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 14. This failure resulted in R2 feeling fearful of R1 and socially isolating due to R1's threats against him. This failure resulted in R6 suffering mental anguish related to R1's threats to physically harm and kill R6. This failure resulted in R3 being fearful of physical and mental retaliation from R1. These failures resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 3/17/25 when R2 reported to V1 Administrator that sometime late February (2025) R1 had threatened to kill him. These failures resulted in R2, R3, and R6 experiencing psychosocial harm. The Immediate Jeopardy was identified on 3/31/25. V1 Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 3/31/25. [...]
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to follow their abuse policy by not completing pre-admission screening of residents to ensure resident safety for 6 of 6 residents (R4, R10, R11, R12, R13, R1) reviewed in the sample of 14. The failure has the potential to affect all 179 residents in the facility.
- D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to initiate discharge planning for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for discharge planning in the sample of 14.
March 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- K Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to: 1. Protect a resident's right to be free of sexual and mental abuse from staff and other residents. This failure resulted in R1 being inappropriately touched by V8 (CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant) in the shower and being subjected (verbally and via phone message) to inappropriate and lewd comments of a sexual nature about R1's body. This failure also resulted in R1 being exposed to R6, who formerly sexually abused R1. R6 was in close proximity to R1 without supervision. These failures caused R1 to experience emotional distress and feel unsafe in the facility and caused her to discharge herself AMA (against medical advice). 2. Protect a resident's right to be free from physical abuse by a resident and failed to protect residents from further abuse from the abusive resident. [...]
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to report and thoroughly investigate resident allegations of abuse per facility policy. This applies to 2 of 5 residents (R1 and R7) reviewed for abuse in a sample of 16.
- D Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to permit a resident to return to the facility after he was transferred to the hospital. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R5) reviewed for involuntary discharge in a sample of 16.
February 4, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure it was free from physical abuse to 3 of 3 residents (R1, R2 and R3) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 3.
January 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy for grievance resolution and failed to ensure a grievance was resolved within 72 hours. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for grievances in the sample of 6.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received assessment and treatment for a rash identified four months ago. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for improper nursing care in the sample of 6.
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received foot care, including toenail clipping, and failed to ensure a resident was examined by a podiatrist as shown in the facility's foot care policy. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for foot care in the sample of 6.
October 31, 2024Standard inspection · 8 citations
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a dependent residents fingernails were trimmed and hands cleaned for 1 of 1 residents (R20) reviewed for activities of daily living in the sample of 35.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a fluid restriction was in place for 1 of 2 residents (R30) reviewed for fluid restrictions in the sample of 35.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure pressure relieving interventions were in place for 2 of 6 residents (R57, R20) reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 35.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to accurately assess a resident with contractures and failed to ensure a hand splint was in place for a dependent resident with contractures for 1 of 1 residents (R20) reviewed for splints in the sample of 35.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to accurately assess a resident for smoking safety, failed to implement safe smoking interventions, and failed to accurately assess a resident for community pass. This applies to 3 of 10 residents (R33, R90, R91) reviewed for safety in the sample of 35.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide catheter care for a resident with a suprapubic catheter for 1 of 3 residents (R30) reviewed for catheters in the sample of 35.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the oxygen tubing was connected to the oxygen concentrator for the delivery of as needed oxygen to 1 of 1 resident (R48) reviewed for oxygen in the sample of 35.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record the facility failed to ensure medications were not left at a residents bedside and medications were given on time for 3 of 7 residents (R133, R153, & R90) reviewed for medications in the sample of 35.
October 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect R1 from physical abuse from R2. This failure resulted in R1 needing emergency medical care and treatment after R1 was assaulted by R2. This applies to 1 of 5 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse.
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on the interview and record review, the facility failed to report abuse allegations to the state agency. This applies to 2 of 5 residents (R5 and R6) reviewed for abuse in a sample of 5.
August 30, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect residents from sexual abuse. This applies to 1 of 2 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in a sample of 7.
May 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical abuse by a facility staff member. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 3.
March 13, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical abuse. This applies to 1 of 2 residents (R1 and R2) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 5.
January 30, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- L Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to have a process in place to ensure agency staff receive abuse training during orientation to the facility as shown in the facility's Abuse Prevention Training Program. This failure resulted in V3 (Agency LPN-Licensed Professional Nurse) working at the facility without receiving abuse training and physically abusing R1. This failure has the potential to affect all 156 residents residing in the facility. The Immediate Jeopardy began on January 7, 2024 when V3 (Agency LPN) worked at the facility without receiving abuse training and physically abused R1. V1 (Administrator) was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on January 25, 2024 at 2:12 PM. [...]
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physical abuse by V3 (Agency LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse). This failure resulted in R1 experiencing physical abuse by a staff member (V3). This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for staff-to-resident abuse in the sample of 3. The Immediate Jeopardy began on January 7, 2024 when V3 (Agency LPN) worked at the facility without receiving abuse training and physically abused R1. V1 (Administrator) was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on January 25, 2024 at 2:12 PM. The surveyor confirmed by observation, interview, and record review that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on January 25, 2024, but noncompliance remains at Level Two because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the in-service training.
September 8, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly label and date food items and practice proper sanitation of ice machine scooper in the kitchen. This applies to all residents who receive oral nutrition and foods prepared in the facility kitchen and use ice from kitchen ice machine.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to assist residents with nail care and shaving. This applies to 6 of 32 residents (R14, R22, R33, R44, R125, R137) reviewed for ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) in a sample of 32.
- E Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure thermometers were in residents' personal refrigerators, to monitor and record temperatures daily, sanitize, and remove expired food items from resident refrigerators. This applies to 5 of 5 residents (R26, R33, R74, R83, R118) in a sample of 32.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe handling and storage of an oxygen tank. This applies to 1 resident (R78) in a sample of 32.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with a malnutrition diagnosis and weight loss received his diet as ordered. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R57) reviewed for portion sizes.
Fire safety inspections
21 fire safety citations on file: 6 on October 31, 2024, 8 on September 8, 2023, 7 on October 13, 2022.
Every fire safety citation21 citations
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- F Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | Fine | $15,785 |
| March 6, 2025 | Fine | $179,975 |
| March 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 31 days from March 28, 2025 |
| October 2, 2024 | Fine | $28,000 |
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $229,730 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 1.97 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.76 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 1.71 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.11 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.09 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 31.3% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.74 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 2.08 on weekdays and 1.71 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 2.07 in April to June 2025 to 1.97 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 1.97 | 0.76 | 2.08 | 1.71 | 2.0% | 0 of 90 | 185 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.03 | 0.71 | 2.14 | 1.74 | 2.1% | 0 of 92 | 182 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.14 | 0.70 | 2.26 | 1.84 | 5.4% | 0 of 92 | 178 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.07 | 0.77 | 2.18 | 1.81 | 3.8% | 0 of 91 | 177 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Illinois, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.26 | 0.65 | 3.40 | 2.92 | 5.4% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.4 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 62.6 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.3 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.3 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: RIVER VIEW REHAB CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Icare Consulting Services, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 1.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levovitz, Yeruchom | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 20% | 05/01/2014 |
| Webster, Jeffrey | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 05/01/2014 |
| Webster, Shimon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 21% | 05/01/2014 |
| Fifth Third Bank | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 05/06/2019 | |
| Rahman, Arshad | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 10/01/2014 | |
| Levovitz, Yeruchom | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2014 | |
| Webster, Shimon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2014 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 18 problems in this area, most recently on April 24, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 17 problems in this area, most recently on November 17, 2025: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on September 23, 2025: "Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 5, 2025: "Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 1.71 hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.07.
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- Pearl of Elgin, the Elgin, 1.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Crescent Care of Elgin Elgin, 1.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Highland Oaks Elgin, 1.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Aperion Care Fox River Elgin, 2.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Tower Hill Healthcare Center South Elgin, 2.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 55 citations
- South Elgin Living & Rehab Center South Elgin, 2.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 49 citations
Illinois contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Illinois. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Illinois Department of Public Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Illinois Department on Aging, 1-800-252-8966. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: IDPH Quarterly Reports of Nursing Home Violators, where Illinois publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is River View Rehab Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates River View Rehab Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did River View Rehab Center get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 5, 2025. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has River View Rehab Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $453,490 in the last three years.
- Does River View Rehab Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns River View Rehab Center?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers, and links the home to Icare Consulting Services. Legal business name: RIVER VIEW REHAB CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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