Nursing homes in Dekalb, IL
Dekalb, IL has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 3 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest2944 Greenwood Acres Drive · Non profit - Other | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | Not available | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 17 | None |
| Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing2600 North Annie Glidden Road · Government - County | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 190 | 1 ($16,692) |
| Aperion Care Dekalb1212 South Second Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 119 | 3 ($44,190) |
| Bethany Rehab & HCC3298 Resource Parkway · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 90 | 9 ($470,064) |
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Recent inspection problems in Dekalb
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 14, 2026 · Bethany Rehab & HCC · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 14, 2026 · Bethany Rehab & HCC · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 7, 2026 · Aperion Care Dekalb · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.June 30, 2026 · Aperion Care Dekalb · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 22, 2026 · Bethany Rehab & HCC · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 22, 2026 · Bethany Rehab & HCC · F0580 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 22, 2026 · Bethany Rehab & HCC · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 4, 2026 · Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 22, 2026 · Bethany Rehab & HCC · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.May 1, 2026 · Bethany Rehab & HCC · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Dekalb
Which nursing home in Dekalb has the highest Medicare rating?
Oak Crest and Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing share the highest overall rating in Dekalb: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Dekalb have been fined?
3 of the 4 have been fined in the last three years, $530,946 in all. The most was $470,064, at Bethany Rehab & HCC.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Dekalb?
No. None of the 4 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Dekalb is the largest?
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing, with 190 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.