DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center

    2600 N Annie Glidden Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.5ยท20 reviews

    Moved father, care dramatically improved

    I moved my father here after a poor experience elsewhere and he's improved dramatically - he's even ready for assisted living. The staff (especially June) were kind, professional and went above and beyond; care is high-quality, the facility is exceptionally clean, visitors feel welcome, and activities are engaging - I'm very grateful.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.45ยท(20)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Strong rehabilitative therapy program
    • Clean and well-maintained facility
    • Modernized building and technology
    • Private and semi-private room options
    • Engaging activities and resident committees
    • Helpful and informative admissions staff
    • Clear medication explanations from staff
    • Palatable dining and meal variety
    • Dedicated staff committed to resident comfort

    Cons

    • Inconsistent adherence to individualized care plans
    • Unreliable medication administration timing
    • Inconsistent bathing and personal-care schedules
    • Variable housekeeping and sanitation across units
    • Gaps in equipment inspection and transfer-safety practices
    • Unreliable meal-service timing and prioritization
    • Staffing variability affecting continuity of care
    • Lapses in management of residents' personal belongings

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews present a mixed but actionable picture. Many families highlight strong strengthsโ€”particularly in short-term rehabilitationโ€”yet several operational weaknesses emerge that could affect longer stays. The facility is generally regarded as modern and well equipped, with staff who can be very compassionate and engaged; however, variability in daily operational practices has been reported and warrants attention.

    Care and clinical services: The rehabilitation program receives consistently positive feedback for therapy effectiveness and staff dedication; multiple accounts describe meaningful functional improvement that enabled transitions to lower levels of care. Long-term care experience appears more variable. Reviewers describe patterns consistent with lapses in adherence to individualized care plans, inconsistent timing of medications, and irregular personal-care schedules. These observations point to gaps in routine clinical oversight and handoff/communication processes rather than a uniform shortcoming in clinical skill.

    Staff and management: Staff are frequently described as kind, attentive, and communicativeโ€”nurses conduct frequent check-ins and explain medications clearly. At the same time, reviewers also identify staffing variability and periods when coverage appears insufficient, which ties to several operational issues (delays in care tasks, late meals, and inconsistent housekeeping). There is a perception among some families that leadership and day-to-day supervision could be strengthened to improve consistency across shifts and units.

    Dining and activities: Dining quality and variety receive generally favorable comments; several reviewers found the food palatable and appropriate for a healing stay. However, there are repeated notes about meal-service timing and prioritization that can disadvantage less-mobile residents. Activities and resident committees are described as engaging, with regular entertainment and events that contribute positively to resident quality of life.

    Facilities and environment: The center is praised for recent renovation, central location, larger footprint, and updated technology. Room options include semi-private and private configurations, and several reviewers emphasize exceptional cleanliness and an upscale feel in many areas. That said, accounts of variable housekeeping and sanitation across specific units suggest uneven implementation of cleaning protocols.

    Notable operational patterns: Recurring operational themes include inconsistent execution of care plans, medication-timing lapses, irregular bathing schedules, gaps in equipment inspection and transfer-safety processes, and occasional mishandling of personal belongings. These are facility-level process issues rather than isolated clinical competence concerns and may be responsive to strengthened supervision, clearer protocols, and improved staffing consistency.

    Bottom line for families: If short-term rehabilitation is the primary need, the facility appears to offer strong clinical therapy and compassionate staff, and many families reported good outcomes. For long-term placement, prospective residents and families should balance the facility's modern environment and active programming against reported variability in daily-care routines and operational consistency; asking about current staffing levels, medication-administration audits, equipment-inspection protocols, and housekeeping quality during a tour or pre-admission visit would help clarify whether recent improvements have addressed the documented concerns.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center is located at 2600 N Annie Glidden Rd, Dekalb, IL, 60115.

    About DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center

    DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center sits on Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb, Illinois, owned by DeKalb County and run as a not-for-profit, so the focus stays on the residents and their care instead of making money, and you'll find an administrator named Bart Becker in charge there. The facility has over 190 beds, but among them, there are eighteen private rooms with ADA accessible showers and restrooms for folks who want more space and privacy, and with communal lounge and dining areas, so there's room for both quiet and social time. The building and rooms are kept clean and comfortable, making the whole place feel home-like for each person living there, and the staff puts effort into making sure everyone feels welcome.

    The care teams do thorough pre-admission assessments and involve the resident, their doctor, and family, making sure needs are understood before anyone moves in, and once someone becomes a resident, a strong focus stays on personalized attention since the staff keeps higher staffing levels, giving each person time and help when they need it, and the care itself is round-the-clock, with skilled nursing always present. There are rehab services for those recovering from surgery or illness, with a Transitional Care Unit for post-surgical care, and therapy programs that include physical, occupational, speech, and even respiratory therapy, and the restorative services encourage residents to stick with daily living skills as best they can to keep confidence and quality of life high.

    For folks with memory or cognitive problems, there's a secure area and special support staff in place, and everyone has activities and events to pick from every month, all organized by an activity department so residents have things to do and places to visit with others if they want. The dining services offer meals in settings that bring people together, and with help from the Social Services Department, every resident can get assistance adjusting to the new environment or working through any concerns during their stay.

    The center is publicly owned and associated with DeKalb County Government, and a DCRNC Oversight Board looks after everything, operating under an official set of bylaws, with meetings scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room on Annie Glidden Road, where members like the Chair and Vice-Chair gather to review policies and the overall running of the place. Job opportunities come up from time to time for healthcare workers who want to help seniors. The facility is recognized as an HCBS Nursing Facility provider and runs a full campus at 2600 N. Annie Glidden Road. The main goals remain clear-quality care, comfort, and making sure each resident feels at home while still having the support they need every day.

    People often ask...

    DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 2600 N Annie Glidden Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115.

    No, DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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