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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.
Fostering a bright and friendly environment, Oak Trace settling in the quiet grounds of Village Drive, Downers, Grove, IL, is a trusted continuing care retirement community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Keep your peace of mind with a kind and compassionate team helping you with your daily activities and needs. Live in comfort and convenience with various care options available in Oak Trace.
Stay active and well-connected with a jam-packed calendar of carefully curated fun activities that focus on residents’ interests and strengths. Oak Trace strives to provide a safe place for seniors to feel a sense of belonging within its premises. Amenities include an art studio, a library, a fitness center, and serene walking paths.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 39th out of 122 homes in Illinois.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 30m per day | ▲ 105% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 8m per day | ▼ 79% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 33m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 3h 40m per day | ▲ 19% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 7m per day | ▲ 133% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 1h 16m per day | ▲ 124% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
48% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #2 / 120Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 120 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Illinois average: 69.3%Oak Trace is legally operated by Lifespace Communities, Inc..
Building Type: Mid-rise
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In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
6 other visits
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Illinois average: 7 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025, identified deficiencies related to staff training, infection control, tuberculosis screening, and supervision of residents with dementia, including issues with resident safety and abuse prevention. Earlier inspections showed similar concerns, particularly around disaster preparedness and the Alzheimer's and dementia program, including missed tornado drills and elopement incidents. Inspectors cited ongoing challenges with staff orientation and training, infection control procedures, and ensuring a safe environment for residents with cognitive impairments. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports, and no complaint investigations were noted. The pattern of deficiencies suggests persistent issues in staff training and resident supervision that have not yet been fully resolved.
Oak Trace is located in Downers Grove, Illinois.
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3.9 miles from city center
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.86
9% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.04
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.76
66% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.25
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.2%
11% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.3%
26% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 14.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.3%
64% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
83.5%
56% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
64.6%
28% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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