Total staff
231
Employees
109
Contractors
122
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Fair Oaks Health Care Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Crystal Lake, IL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Fair Oaks Health Care Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Crystal Lake, IL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Fair Oaks Health Care Center accepts Medicare and private pay.
Fair Oaks Health Care Center is a well-recognized nursing home in Crystal Lake, IL, offering long-term care, hospice care, respite care, rehabilitation, and therapy. Promoting a compassionate and nurturing environment, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe. Exceptional services, including restaurant-style dining, laundry, housekeeping, and scheduled transportation, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. With a highly trained team of professionals, the community ensures residents receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs and preferences.
Outings, fun gatherings, and various recreational activities ensure residents can live actively and have fun. Residents can also focus on their recovery with a state-of-the-art therapy gym and lively common areas. Situated near schools and bus stops in Crystal Lake, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is one of the trusted choices for senior living in Illinois, especially with its top-notch services.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 24th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 24th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 35m per day
Rank #24 / 167Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Illinois average, with a ranking across 167 Illinois SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Illinois avg
+48%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 15m per day |
Types of Care at Fair Oaks Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Hospice Care
Respite Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
74.2%
Rank #108 / 199Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 199 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 199. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
32 days
Occupancy rate
74.2%
Rank #108 / 199Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 199 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 199. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
32 days
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #501 / 647Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 501st out of 647 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
6.79:1
278% better than Illinois average
Avg staff/day
39
Average shift
7 hours
8% worse than Illinois average
Total staff hours (quarter)
25,174
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
43
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
37
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
113
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
12.7%
3,204 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 59
Licensed Practical Nurse: 34
Registered Nurse: 23
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Dental Services Staff: 1
Other Activities Staff: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Dietitian: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 54 | 59 | 113 | 11,898 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 23 | 43 | 4,320 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,667 | 76 | 83% | 6.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 34 | 37 | 1,513 | 88 | 96% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,400 | 92 | 100% | 6.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 607 | 64 | 70% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 592 | 71 | 77% | 5.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 571 | 64 | 70% | 5.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 1 | 3 | 536 | 68 | 74% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 482 | 59 | 64% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 479 | 62 | 67% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 340 | 70 | 76% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 138 | 37 | 40% | 3.7 |
| Other Activities Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 27 | 29% | 3.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 20 | 22% | 1.2 |
| Dietitian | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2% | 6 |
113 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
43 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
83%
37 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
96%
9 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
70%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
77%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
74%
1 Administrator
% of Days
72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
64%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
67%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
76%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
40%
1 Other Activities Staff
% of Days
29%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
22%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
2%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.0
23% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
17% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.8%
21% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.0%
45% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
12.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
12.4%
135% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
11% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
16.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
16.7%
155% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
22.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
22.9%
52% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.9%
81% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
12% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.0%
35% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
25% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.7%
39% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 63.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
89% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
20 days
Private pay
10% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
34
Medicare
22
64.7% of residents
Medicaid
3
8.8% of residents
Private pay or other
9
26.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Fair Oaks Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
74.2%
↑ 2.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$127.8K
↑ ~$293.9K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4.8M
↑ ~$125.5K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.3%
↑ 3.4pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$9.6M
Operating deficit
-$127.8K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$9.6M Rank #132 / 166Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Illinois SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$127.8K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #138 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #138 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.8M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
Beauty Services
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Transportation Services
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Oaks Health Care Center
Is Fair Oaks Health Care Center in a walkable area?
Fair Oaks Health Care Center has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Fair Oaks Health Care Center?
Fair Oaks Health Care Center's occupancy is 74.2%.
What is the best email address for Fair Oaks Health Care Center?
The team at Fair Oaks Health Care Center can be reached at [email protected].
What is the address of Fair Oaks Health Care Center?
Fair Oaks Health Care Center is located at 471 W Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
What is the phone number of Fair Oaks Health Care Center?
(815) 455-0550 will put you in contact with the team at Fair Oaks Health Care Center.
Is Fair Oaks Health Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Fair Oaks Health Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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