Oak Trace
Downers Grove, IL · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 145804) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,780
Phone: (630) 769-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oak Trace holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Oak Trace reports 4.29991 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.57008 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
Oak Trace has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,780.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Oak Trace is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Downers Grove, Illinois, certified for Medicare since September 1994. The facility has 104 certified beds and an average daily census of 101.4 residents, and it participates in the Medicare program.
According to CMS Care Compare, Oak Trace holds an overall star rating of 5, placing it above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 4.29991 nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.57008 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $13,780.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
Oak Trace is part of the Lifespace Communities chain, which operates 15 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the facility, as CMS data is updated periodically and conditions may change between updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Oak Trace has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data lists Oak Trace as a Medicare provider; for Medicaid participation details, contact the facility at 6307696200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Oak Trace reports 4.29991 total nurse hours per resident per day (1.57008 RN hours) with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 39.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,780.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data for Oak Trace.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Oak Trace has 104 certified beds with an average of 101.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Oak Trace is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Lifespace Communities chain, which has 15 facilities averaging a 4.4 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Oak Trace was first approved for certification on September 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Oak Trace scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 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 6307696200 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 6307696200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Oak Trace's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145804?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.