Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing
Dekalb, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145547) · 190 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $140,423
Phone: (815) 758-2477 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing reports total nurse staffing of 4.77 hours per resident per day, including 1.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing has 2 federal fines on record totaling $140,423.00, with no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Dekalb, Illinois, certified for 190 beds with an average of 117.2 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 5. These four ratings reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation and should be considered together.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.77, including 1.52 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $140,423.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so the ratings shown reflect the current operator. This facility is not listed as part of a chain in the provided data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 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 4.77 hours per resident per day, including 1.52 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 38.6%; the staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $140,423.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 190 beds and has an average of 117.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Dekalb County government and is not listed as part of a chain in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8157582477 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8157582477 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145547?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.