DEKALB COUNTY REHAB & NURSING

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How DEKALB COUNTY REHAB & NURSING Compares

DEKALB COUNTY REHAB & NURSING is a 190-bed government-owned nursing facility in Dekalb, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.4%) is below the Illinois average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 190 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.

Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dekalb, the local average is 2.8 stars.

By the numbers vs. Illinois average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.4% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8% (29% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (61% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0% (73% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.2% — better than the Illinois average of 26.1% (26% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Dekalb

Dekalb sits in DeKalb County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

13,140 (12.6%)

Median age

31.3 years

Median household income

$62,353

Median home value

$182,300

Demographics for DeKalb County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dekalb.

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