Highland Healthcare Center

    1450 26th St, Highland, IL 62249
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate care, communication, supportive staff

    I'm very pleased with the compassionate, responsive nursing and management team - they kept me and my family informed, educated us through transitions, and supported Alzheimer's and hospice needs. The building is clean and updated, meals are good, and therapy and activities genuinely improved my loved one's quality of life. Staff treated residents like family, went above and beyond with kindness and teamwork, and were helpful with logistics for out-of-town relatives. I'm grateful for the care and communication here.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.95·(110)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing staff
    • Helpful and attentive CNAs and aides
    • Proactive family communication
    • Responsive therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Engaging activities program
    • Clean, well‑maintained interior areas
    • Strict infection‑control/COVID protocols
    • Accommodating admissions and discharge support
    • Supportive private hospice services
    • Welcoming front‑desk and secretarial staff
    • Palatable dining and holiday meals
    • Improvements noted under newer management

    Cons

    • Inconsistent care quality and follow‑through
    • Chronic understaffing and high CNA turnover
    • Slow response to call bells and pages
    • Gaps in medication-administration and wound‑management processes
    • Inconsistent incontinence and hygiene-care practices
    • Variable sanitation and odor concerns in some rooms/areas
    • Inconsistent food quality and portioning
    • Difficult phone access and limited in‑room communication
    • Variable management responsiveness and billing follow‑through
    • Excessive staff workload and long shift patterns
    • Variability in staff conduct and communication tone
    • Incomplete facility upgrades and ongoing renovation work
    • Inconsistent clinical incident escalation and safety procedures

    Summary of reviews

    Overview Reviews present a mixed picture: many families praise compassionate nurses, attentive aides and effective therapy that supported rehabilitation and return home, while others describe episodic lapses in basic care and clinical follow‑through. The facility shows strengths in individualized rapport, proactive family communication, and an active activities program; however, recurring operational issues — most notably staffing levels and response times — appear to drive much of the negative feedback.

    Care quality Clinical experiences range from attentive, outcome‑focused care to instances of inconsistent follow‑through on wounds, dressing changes, ostomy care and medication administration. Several accounts describe timely rehabilitation and responsive medication adjustments, while other accounts indicate delayed interventions and escalation that required hospital transfers. The pattern suggests variability by shift and unit: when staffing and communication are functioning well, clinical care is regarded as competent; when understaffing or communication breakdowns occur, families report important lapses.

    Staff and conduct Many reviewers highlight compassionate nurses, dedicated aides, and helpful secretarial staff, and several individuals and teams are singled out for going above and beyond. At the same time, concerns include high CNA turnover, heavy workloads and long shifts, which reviewers link to slower responsiveness and inconsistent caregiving. Comments also reference uneven staff tone and communication style; some families experienced respectful, inclusive engagement, while others described less professional interactions.

    Dining and activities Dining impressions are mixed. Multiple reviewers praised flavorful meals, holiday dinners and helpful kitchen staff, while other families reported repetitive menus, small portions and occasional rude service. The activities program is a consistent positive: an engaged activities director, regular bingo, crafts, games and holiday programming are noted as meaningful quality‑of‑life contributors; some reports indicate variability in how frequently residents are engaged depending on staffing and unit assignment.

    Facilities and cleanliness Many reviewers describe a clean, bright facility with recent updates in parts of the building, private rooms with attached bathrooms, and generally enforced COVID protocols. However, a subset of reviews raises sanitation and odor concerns in specific rooms or areas and notes that some renovation work is incomplete. Overall the physical plant appears functional and increasingly updated, but condition and cleanliness can vary across units.

    Management and operations Management impressions vary: some families praise an approachable director of nursing, a receptive administration, and improvements under newer ownership, including better admissions support and HR responsiveness. Conversely, other families report slow phone response, billing or invoice follow‑through issues, and uneven problem resolution. Communication access (difficulty reaching staff by phone, absence of in‑room phones) and front‑office customer‑service inconsistencies are recurring operational frustrations.

    Notable patterns and takeaways The dominant themes are variability and staffing pressure. Positive experiences tend to cluster where staffing is adequate, communication is proactive, and established clinical processes are followed; negative experiences correlate with understaffing, delayed responses to calls, and gaps in wound/medication management. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility's strong rehabilitation and activities offerings and examples of compassionate care against the risk of inconsistent service during periods of staff shortage. If considering admission, important follow‑up topics to discuss with leadership include current staffing ratios, escalation protocols for clinical issues, communication channels for families, and the status/timeline for ongoing facility improvements.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Highland Healthcare Center is located at 1450 26th St, Highland, IL, 62249.

    About Highland Healthcare Center

    Highland Healthcare Center sits in Highland, Illinois, as a 92-bed nursing home and care facility that's been serving the community since April 22, 2018, and you know, it's Medicare Certified and takes both Medicare and Medicaid, plus it's got a Medicaid Exceptional Care License, so many folks can get help paying for their care here, and one thing that stands out is the Victory Lane Rehabilitation Center right there inside which runs therapy services for folks who need to get stronger after surgery or illness, offering in-patient and out-patient therapies with a team of rehabilitation specialists, including physical therapists, and they can handle things like orthopedic rehab, cardiac rehab, Parkinson's rehab, stroke recovery, and memory care, along with wound care, peritoneal dialysis, and incontinence care-a good range for those with pretty complex health needs. The place is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and it's got short-term and long-term stays, so whether somebody needs just a bit of help getting back on their feet, or they're looking for a longer stay due to health conditions that need 24-hour skilled nursing, they work to give both kinds of care, including hospice and respite services for families who need a break, which I've heard can be a relief for caregivers. Some rooms are private, others are semi-private, so there are options depending on preference or insurance, and as far as meals, there's this Always Available Menu, which lets folks eat when they're hungry rather than on a strict schedule-plus you can view sample menus online if you want to see what's offered before deciding, and that's something people ask about a lot these days. They seem to put effort into working closely with residents and their families, making sure everyone understands the care plan, and that helps give folks some peace of mind. Highland Healthcare Center claims to offer expert care from dedicated staff and wants to make the place feel like home, as much as a care facility can, and you'll see them talk about being committed to treating staff like family, which probably makes for a more positive atmosphere for residents, too. The center also has a social media presence on Facebook if anybody wants to keep up with events or changes. It's got a BBB rating of A+, though it isn't BBB accredited, and it's in the Greater Missouri & Southern Illinois region, which just means it's recognized for decent practices in the area, at least as far as business ratings go. They emphasize community involvement and engagement, offering virtual tours and brochures to help folks learn about what's available, and programs like Discharge Concierge are set up to help short-term residents transition safely back home after rehab, which can be a big help when navigating the next steps after a hospital or rehab stay. Highland Healthcare Center stands as a place for seniors needing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assistance with memory or complex care, all with a focus on collaboration and a sense of community.

    People often ask...

    Highland Healthcare Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Highland Healthcare Center allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1450 26th St, Highland, IL 62249.

    No, Highland Healthcare Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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