Dupage Care Center
Wheaton, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145050) · 366 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (630) 665-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dupage Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Dupage Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 16.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Dupage Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Dupage Care Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Wheaton, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 366 beds, with an average daily census of 208.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dupage Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars. Each of these four component ratings reflects a different aspect of care: health inspections assess survey findings, QM reflects clinical outcome measures, and staffing reflects nurse hours per resident.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.10662 per resident per day, including 1.16756 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 16.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dupage Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 16.9% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Dupage Care Center is certified for 366 beds and has an average daily census of 208.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (630) 665-6400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (630) 665-6400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145050?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.