DUPAGE CARE CENTER

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How DUPAGE CARE CENTER Compares

DUPAGE CARE CENTER is a 366-bed government-owned nursing facility in Wheaton, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the Illinois average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 366 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wheaton, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.7 stars.

By the numbers vs. Illinois average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.4% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8%.
• Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (79% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0% (31% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.1% — better than the Illinois average of 26.1% (38% 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 Wheaton

Wheaton sits in DuPage County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

144,024 (15.6%)

Median age

39.5 years

Median household income

$94,930

Median home value

$315,600

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

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