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Pine Acres Care Ctr in DeKalb, IL

Pine Acres Care Ctr is a nursing home community in DeKalb, IL.

Information last verified:

1212 S 2nd St, DeKalb, IL 60115

To contact a resident: (815) 758-8151

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3 from 40 reviews
5 stars
11
4 stars
8
3 stars
4
2 stars
4
1 stars
13

Overall Review of Pine Acres Care Ctr

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep draw complaints

Several residents and visitors report cleanliness and maintenance problems.

Multiple reviews describe the facility as dirty or poorly maintained, mentioning odors, unclean rooms, and issues with upkeep like cleaning and repainting. One reviewer characterizes the environment as soiled enough that they regret not moving a relative sooner. Another review uses a blunt assessment of the place as “nasty,” reinforcing the same concern.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Understaffing is a recurring issue

Residents and families describe staffing shortages that affect care.

Reviews repeatedly mention the facility being short-staffed or understaffed, with one describing a heavy workload and difficulty getting patients cared for. A few comments also point to gaps in follow-through, not just staffing levels alone. While some reviews are more extreme in tone, they converge on the idea that staffing is insufficient to meet residents’ needs consistently.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Safety concerns come up repeatedly

Some reviewers raise serious questions about resident safety and outcomes.

At least a few reviews describe injuries after falls or incidents, including reports of bruising and fractures and criticism of how care was handled. One family member says they could not get an explanation for injuries, and another review alleges improper lifting techniques contributed to an injury. These concerns are serious and are presented as reasons to look elsewhere for care.

common 8 reviews mention this

Staff support is frequently praised

Many reviews highlight kind, involved staff and attentive day-to-day care.

Even among critical reviews, several acknowledge that workers seem friendly or that residents are treated with care. Positive reviews describe staff as caring, providing focused attention, and keeping families informed about decisions such as room changes. Others say the environment is friendly and that residents are well cared for, including comments that staff treat residents like family.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Lehan Drugs (0.2 miles)
  • Medicine Stop (0.4 miles)
  • Dekalb Clinic (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Schnucks (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith Baptist Church (0.7 miles)
  • First Baptist Church of Dekalb (0.8 miles)
  • DeKalb Church of Christ (1 miles)
  • Baptist Campus Ministry (1.6 miles)
  • Newman Catholic Student Center (1.6 miles)
  • Hillcrest Covenant Church (2.1 miles)
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church (2.2 miles)

Parks

  • Huntley Park (0.9 miles)
  • Mason Park (1.2 miles)
  • Katz Park (2.6 miles)
  • P A Nehring Forest Preserve (3.5 miles)
  • Cortland Community Park (3.6 miles)
  • Sycamore Community Park (6.4 miles)
  • Old Mill Park (6.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Heriberto Menendez MD (0.9 miles)
  • Van Orthopedic (1.1 miles)
  • Dynamic Psychiatry (1.1 miles)
  • All About Eyes (2.9 miles)
  • Kch Child Development Clinic (3.5 miles)
  • Digestive Health Center (3.8 miles)
  • Midwest Neurology (3.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Keg & Kernel by Tangled Roots Brewing Company (1 miles)
  • Yen Ching (1.2 miles)
  • Junction Eating Place (1.3 miles)
  • Pizza Villa (1.3 miles)
  • Fushi Yami (1.3 miles)
  • Molly's Eatery & Drinkery (1.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Movie Theater (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kindred Hospital Sycamore (5.8 miles)

Transportation

  • BNSF Railway (15.4 miles)
  • Ryder (15.7 miles)

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