Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing
Nursing Home Facility
2600 North Annie Glidden Road, Dekalb, IL 60115
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing is a senior care community located in Dekalb, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Dekalb area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (815) 758-2477.
With 190 beds, Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Dekalb average about 97 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 62% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Dekalb average about 2.8 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Dekalb average about 3.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 39%.
The community is located in De Kalb County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 23 problems at Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing. 4 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $16,692.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 190
- Occupancy 62%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.8
- Annual staff turnover 39%
- Last health inspection April 2025
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