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Nursing homes in De Kalb County, Illinois
There are 7 certified nursing homes in De Kalb County, Illinois, with 683 beds between them.
43% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (52%). Inspectors recorded 247 health deficiencies over three cycles, 36.2 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $1.0M across 23 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | De Kalb County | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 666 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 43% | 52% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 36.2 | 29.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $1.0M | $75M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing | Dekalb | 190 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 12.1 | $140K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Oak Crest | Dekalb | 17 | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | 41.2 | — | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Prairie Crossing Lvg & Rehab | Shabbona | 91 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 17.6 | $40K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Pavilion On Main Street, The | Sandwich | 113 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 25.7 | $94K | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Aperion Care Dekalb | Dekalb | 119 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 45 | 37.8 | $44K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Bethany Rehab & HCC | Dekalb | 90 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 70 | 77.8 | $407K | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Sandwich Living & Rehab Center | Sandwich | 63 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 90.5 | $302K | 15 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 32 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 21 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 17 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 16 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 15 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Government | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Aperion Care (1), Tutera Senior Living & Health Care (1), Pavilion Healthcare (1), Lineage Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in De Kalb County, Illinois?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 683 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in De Kalb County have the highest CMS ratings?
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing (4 stars), Oak Crest (4 stars), Prairie Crossing Lvg & Rehab (4 stars)
How do De Kalb County nursing homes compare with Illinois?
43% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 52% statewide; citations run at 36.2 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.