De Kalb County · Illinois

Nursing homes in De Kalb County, Illinois

CMS data lists 7 certified nursing homes across 3 cities in De Kalb County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

7 facilities3 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS rates 7 of 7 certified nursing homes in De Kalb County. 2 hold a 1-star overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 2.57, compared with the Illinois average of 2.55; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
7
across 3 cities
Average CMS overall
2.57
Illinois avg 2.55
1-star overall (CMS)
2
CMS abuse icon shown
0
Federal penalty records
$1,096,489
Payment denial records
10
Higher-severity citations
45

How De Kalb County compares

The county's CMS overall rating profile against Illinois, on the same scale.

CMS overall rating distribution

How De Kalb County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Illinois.

tick = IllinoisThis pageIllinois
5★0 · 0.0%14.1%
4★3 · 42.9%15.4%
3★0 · 0.0%15.1%
2★2 · 28.6%20.8%
1★2 · 28.6%33.9%
Not rated0 · 0.0%0.6%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareIllinois
CMS overall rating 500.0%14.1%
CMS overall rating 4342.9%15.4%
CMS overall rating 300.0%15.1%
CMS overall rating 2228.6%20.8%
CMS overall rating 1228.6%33.9%
Not rated00.0%0.6%
Total7100.0%100.0%

County shares are calculated from the 7 CMS-certified nursing homes in De Kalb County; Illinois shares from all 667 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.

CMS-reported data

De Kalb County’s largest divergence from Illinois is at 4: 42.9% of the county’s facilities against 15.4% statewide (+27.4 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.

Where facilities are concentrated

The cities holding the largest share of De Kalb County nursing homes.

The 3 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 7 nursing homes.

  1. Dekalb4 · 57%
  2. Sandwich2 · 29%
  3. Shabbona1 · 14%
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3 total

Facilities in De Kalb County

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Search, filter, and sort the 7 nursing homes in De Kalb County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
7 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Bethany Rehab & Hcc
CCN 145958
Dekalb, ILCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$406,812
Sandwich Living & Rehab Center
CCN 146133
Sandwich, ILCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$285,025
Aperion Care Dekalb
CCN 145261
Dekalb, ILCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$55,704
Pavilion on Main Street, the
CCN 145712
Sandwich, ILCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$122,009
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing
CCN 145547
Dekalb, ILCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$187,304
Oak Crest
CCN 146105
Dekalb, ILCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Prairie Crossing Lvg & Rehab
CCN 145414
Shabbona, ILCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$39,635

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in De Kalb County, Illinois?

This dataset includes 7 CMS-certified nursing homes in De Kalb County, Illinois, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 3 cities. Of these, 2 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in De Kalb County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 7 nursing homes in De Kalb County is 2.57, compared with the Illinois average of 2.55. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in De Kalb County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in De Kalb County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for De Kalb County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.