Sandwich Living & Rehab Center
Sandwich, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146133) · 63 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 6 totaling $302,370 · 4 payment denials
Phone: (815) 786-8409 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sandwich Living & Rehab Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Sandwich Living & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.3%.
Sandwich Living & Rehab Center has 6 federal fines on record totaling $302,370.00, along with 4 payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Sandwich Living & Rehab Center is a 63-bed skilled nursing facility in Sandwich, Illinois (De Kalb County), operating as a for-profit partnership certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 2009. The facility currently serves an average of 31.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sandwich Living & Rehab Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are also low: 1 star for health inspections, 1 star for staffing, and 3 stars for quality measures.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.34 per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.3%.
CMS records show this facility has been cited with 6 federal fines totaling $302,370.00, along with 4 payment denials on its record.
This facility is part of the Lineage Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6 stars.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; verify current details directly with Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sandwich Living & Rehab Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 56.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $302,370.00 and 4 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 63 certified beds and an average daily population of 31.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Lineage Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 1.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 20, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8157868409 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8157868409 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146133?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.