DEKALB COUNTY REHAB & NURSING (DEKALB, IL) has an overall 4 out of 5 stars. Staffing is a strong point at 5 stars, with reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.84 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day); health inspection and quality measures are both 3 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: April 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8449.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.45
Licensed practical nurses
0.40
Nurse aides
2.99
Weekend nursing
4.29
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 34%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.4%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
26.5%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.8%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
97.3%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
71.2%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $187,304 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 24, 2024
$16,692
Federal fine
Sep 13, 2023
$123,731
Federal fine
Jun 22, 2023
$46,881
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - County
Occupancy
116.3 residents on an average day (61% of 190 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 40 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.