FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER

Fair Oaks Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 471 Terra Cotta Avenue in Crystal Lake, Illinois, within Mc Henry County. The facility operates 51 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance across measured categories. Fair Oaks Health Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility receives 4 stars for health inspections, indicating a relatively favorable inspection history compared to national benchmarks. Staffing also earns a 4-star rating, reflecting nurse and staff hours relative to resident census and acuity levels. The quality measure rating, which evaluates clinical outcomes such as resident mobility, medication management, and other care indicators, is rated at 3 stars, placing it at the national average for that category. Fair Oaks Health Care Center is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under Illinois state guidelines. Prospective residents and their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (815) 455-0550 to confirm current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any additional private pay options. Overall, Fair Oaks Health Care Center performs above the national average in two of four CMS rating categories, with its overall 4-star rating and separate 4-star scores for health inspections and staffing both exceeding the national 3.0-star baseline. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. These ratings are based on data reported to CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection, staffing, and quality data become available. Individuals researching nursing facility options in Crystal Lake and the surrounding Mc Henry County area may use these ratings as one component of a broader evaluation process.