Aliya Of Highwood
Highwood, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145936) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (847) 432-9142 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aliya Of Highwood has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Aliya Of Highwood reports total nurse staffing of 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.6 percent and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Aliya Of Highwood has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Aliya Of Highwood is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Highwood, Lake County, Illinois, with 104 certified beds and an average daily census of 99 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since July 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aliya Of Highwood holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measures rating of 5, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.6 percent.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is listed.
Aliya Of Highwood is part of the Aliya Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars, meaning this individual facility's 4-star overall rating is notably higher than its chain's average. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aliya Of Highwood has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Aliya Of Highwood is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.05 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a 24.6% nursing staff turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Aliya Of Highwood has 104 certified beds with an average daily census of about 99 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aliya Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately; for this facility they are 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (847) 432-9142 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (847) 432-9142 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145936?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.