Fair Oaks Health Care Center
Crystal Lake, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145917) · 51 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $26,325 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (815) 455-0550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fair Oaks Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Fair Oaks Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.35 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.7%.
Fair Oaks Health Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $26,325.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Fair Oaks Health Care Center is a nonprofit-corporation-owned nursing home in Crystal Lake, Illinois (McHenry County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1996. The facility is certified for 51 beds and reports an average daily census of 39.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fair Oaks holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 5.35 hours per resident per day, including about 1.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $26,325.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
Fair Oaks is part of the Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.7 stars — notably lower than Fair Oaks' own individual rating. There is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile reflects data drawn from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details 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?
Fair Oaks holds a 3-star overall rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.35 hours per resident per day, with 1.44 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 50.7%; the staffing star rating is 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $26,325.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fair Oaks is certified for 51 beds and has an average daily population of 39.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 19, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Fair Oaks scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (815) 455-0550 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (815) 455-0550 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145917?state=IL for the most up-to-date CMS information.
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.