OAK CREST
Nursing home in Dekalb, Illinois
Dekalb, Illinois · De Kalb
Small · Not for Profit · Urban
About OAK CREST
OAK CREST is a small nursing home located in Dekalb, Illinois, operated by DEKALB AREA RETIREMENT CENTER. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 4 out of 5 — above average for IL. Health inspections rate 4/5, staffing 0/5, and quality measures 3/5.
OAK CREST is one of 4 nursing homes in Dekalb, Illinois. The suburb average is 2.8★, and OAK CREST rates 4★ overall. It currently scores at or above every other home in Dekalb on overall rating.
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What does OAK CREST cost?
OAK CREST does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from OAK CREST for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.
| Room type | Illinois median | National median | Annual (Illinois) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private room | $7,270/mo | $8,669/mo | $87,240 |
| Private room | $8,669/mo | $9,733/mo | $104,028 |
Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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Frequently asked questions about OAK CREST
Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.
Last updated: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.