About Oak Trace
Oak Trace, located in DOWNERS GROVE, IL, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare. This facility is part of a continuing care retirement community.
Why Families Choose Oak Trace
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.31 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.31 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES network. This chain operates 16 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Oak Trace provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 5 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 72 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 67 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 22.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 11.1% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.5% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.5% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 9.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 9.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 95.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 19.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 89.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 14.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 9.4% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 1 complaint
- Total: 2 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jun 04, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES INC
Ownership Structure
- LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES INC Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- GARY BLACKFORD CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOYCE DARKEY-HRINYA CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANA DUTRA CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- VENITA FIELDS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH GORMAN CORPORATE OFFICER
- NICHOLAS HARSHFIELD CORPORATE OFFICER
- JESSE JANTZEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- CLAUS JENSEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- COURTNEY KARL W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- NIKKI KRESSE CORPORATE OFFICER
- LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- AMY MCDONOUGH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ERIN POPE CORPORATE OFFICER
- JENIFER SALAMINO CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN SOKEYE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PATRICK SPANGLER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CLYDE STRETCH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID WILLIAMS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NEAL YANOFSKY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Care Center-Wilmette | N/A | 5 |
| Vi at The Glen | N/A | 5 |
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital | N/A | 5 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | N/A | 5 |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | N/A | 5 |
| Dobson Plaza | N/A | 5 |
| Asbury Court Nursing and Rehab | N/A | 4 |
| Niles Nsg and Rehab Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| West Suburban Medical Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| Westminster Place | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Oak Trace directly at 6307696200. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
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