Oak Crest

Nursing Home · Dekalb, IL

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Other

CMS certification number146105

Contact & location

2944 Greenwood Acres Drive
Dekalb, IL 60115
De Kalb County
Phone
(815) 756-8461
ZIP code
60115 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
17
Residents per day
19.1 (112% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Legal name
Dekalb Area Retirement Center
Medicare certified since
July 31, 2006
Participates in
Medicare
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
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Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 12, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
7 health · 17 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-09-12 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
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-07
2024-09-12 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 2024-10-04
2024-09-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-09
2023-08-15 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-15 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-15
2022-09-14 Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
F0886 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-09-19

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Cichy, Stephen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gastiger, Joe (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Tucker, Ann (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanburen, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
West, Wendy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cichy, Stephen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Oak Crest?

Oak Crest has a 4-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 Crest have?

It has 17 certified beds and cares for about 19 residents per day.

Has Oak Crest been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Oak Crest?

(815) 756-8461. The facility is located at 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115.

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