FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER
471 TERRA COTTA AVENUE, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Care Quality Indicators
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How FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 51-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Crystal Lake, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.1%) is above the Illinois average of 5.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 51 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Crystal Lake, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 0.0% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8% (100% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (32% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 5.0% (121% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.2% — better than the Illinois average of 26.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Crystal Lake.
What keeps FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER's staffing levels 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 FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 0.0% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake sits in McHenry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.6% 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+
- 44,851 (14.6%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $90,014
- Median home value
- $234,000
Demographics for McHenry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Crystal Lake.
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