Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Carol Stream, Illinois
0 of 1 nursing homes in Carol Stream (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Illinois statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
80
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$50,525 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
82 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Carol Stream, Illinois, is poor, with only one facility available and no recommended options. Families should be aware that while COVENANT LIVING - WINDSOR PARK holds a 4-star rating, there are no alternatives, making it crucial to thoroughly evaluate this option.
The other 1 Carol Stream facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $50K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $50,525
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Carol Stream Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Carol Stream's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 1 Carol Stream facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Carol Stream avg is 82 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Carol Stream facilities average 18.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Carol Stream at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- $50K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $50K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 53.0
- 0% for-profit, 100% non-profit, 0% government
- 18.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Carol Stream, IL are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Carol Stream (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Carol Stream?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Carol Stream has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Carol Stream "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Carol Stream?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.