Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing
2600 North Annie Glidden Road · Dekalb, IL · 60115 · 8157582477
190 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $187,304 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 11, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 23, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 9, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 24, 2024 | Fine | $16,692 |
| September 13, 2023 | Fine | $123,731 |
| June 22, 2023 | Fine | $46,881 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145547 · certified since January 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.