Nursing homes in Dekalb, IL

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Dekalb, part of the De Kalb area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of DeKalb, Illinois, and the surrounding DeKalb County area have access to four skilled nursing facilities serving the 60115 ZIP code. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing, operated by the local government, currently serves as the highest-rated facility in the city with a 4-star designation under the federal rating system.

What to look for in Dekalb

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is DEKALB COUNTY REHAB & NURSING at 4★.
• 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Dekalb

1. 1
   DEKALB COUNTY REHAB & NURSING

   DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT · Large
   4.0
2. 2
   OAK CREST

   DEKALB AREA RETIREMENT CENTER · Small
   4.0
3. 3
   APERION CARE DEKALB

   APERION CARE · Medium
   2.0
4. 4
   BETHANY REHAB & HCC

   TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE · Medium
   1.0

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