DUPAGE CARE CENTER
400 N COUNTY FARM RD, Wheaton, IL 60187
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.9%) 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 57% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wheaton, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.8% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (70% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (34% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.0% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9% (38% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DUPAGE CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DUPAGE CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Wheaton.
What keeps DUPAGE CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help DUPAGE CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.8% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DUPAGE CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is DUPAGE CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 366 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DUPAGE CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DUPAGE CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Wheaton?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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