Hillcrest Retirement Village
Round Lake Beach, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146130) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $18,974
Phone: (847) 546-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hillcrest Retirement Village has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Hillcrest Retirement Village reports total nurse staffing of about 2.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 15.1%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Hillcrest Retirement Village has 1 federal fine on record from CMS, totaling $18,974.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Hillcrest Retirement Village is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home located in Round Lake Beach, Lake County, Illinois. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 2009 and is licensed for 140 certified beds, with an average of 129.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hillcrest Retirement Village holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 2.81798 hours per resident per day, including 0.42545 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 15.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $18,974.00 assessed against this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation information is included in this data.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data and may not include the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hillcrest Retirement Village has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, with a 15.1% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $18,974.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 140 beds and has an average of 129.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Hillcrest scores 3, 3, 2, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (847) 546-5300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered in the CMS data; contact the facility at (847) 546-5300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146130?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.