Oak Trace

Nursing Home · Downers Grove, IL

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number145804

Contact & location

250 Village Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Du Page County
Phone
(630) 769-6200
ZIP code
60516 – all care providers

Open in Google Maps

Facility details

Certified beds
104
Residents per day
101.4 (98% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Lifespace Communities INC
Chain
Lifespace Communities (15 facilities, avg 4.4★)
Medicare certified since
September 1, 1994
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.30 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.57 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.14 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.59 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.84 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
39.3 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
17.1 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 20, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 15 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-20 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-25
2025-01-17 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-02-03
2025-01-17 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-03
2025-01-17 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-03
2025-01-17 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-03
2025-01-17 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-03
2025-01-17 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-03
2025-01-17 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-03
2025-01-17 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-03
2025-01-17 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-03
2024-05-20 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-06-04
2024-02-16 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-16 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-16 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-16 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $13,780 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-01-17Fine$13,780

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Lifespace Communities INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Blackford, Gary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Darkey-Hrinya, Joyce (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dutra, Ana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fields, Venita (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jensen, Claus (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McDonough, Amy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Salamino, Jenifer (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sokeye, Jonathan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Spangler, Patrick (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Stretch, Clyde (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, David (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Yanofsky, Neal (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gorman, Joseph (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Harshfield, Nicholas (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Jantzen, Jesse (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kresse, Nikki (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Pope, Erin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lifespace Communities INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Karl, Courtney (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Oak Trace?

Oak Trace has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.

How many beds does Oak Trace have?

It has 104 certified beds and cares for about 101 residents per day.

Has Oak Trace been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $13,780 in the last three years.

Who owns Oak Trace?

It is part of Lifespace Communities and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Oak Trace?

(630) 769-6200. The facility is located at 250 Village Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516.

Other nursing homes in Downers Grove

Compare all nursing homes in Downers Grove, IL →

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.