OAK CREST
2944 GREENWOOD ACRES DRIVE, Dekalb, IL 60115
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How OAK CREST Compares
OAK CREST is a 17-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Dekalb, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (28.0%) is above the Illinois average of 26.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 17 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 100% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dekalb, the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.0% — worse 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 OAK CREST
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OAK CREST with other nursing homes in Dekalb.
What keeps OAK CREST'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.
How does OAK CREST maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 100% occupancy across 17 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OAK CREST?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains OAK CREST's rating advantage in Dekalb?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at OAK CREST?
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 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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