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Skilled Nursing Services In Downer's Grove, IL

Care, Comfort, and Connection

Everyone at Oak Trace leads a life of comfort and connection. Enjoy the security and peace of mind that comes from knowing you or your loved one will reside in a sophisticated setting with the very best of expert care, no matter what the future holds. Our skilled nursing team offers 24/7 monitoring and support, as well as opportunities for activities and events as appropriate. Continue to enjoy the life you love, no matter where you rest your head.

Oak Trace resident Barbara Nagengast sits for interview

I wanted to be the one making my life decisions, not my kids on my behalf. It was important to me that I make the choice about where I’m going to live.

- Barbara Nagengast, Future Oak Trace Resident
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Skilled Nursing Services

Compassionate Care and Peace of Mind

All of our lives should be filled with a sense of purpose. This is true no matter our circumstances. Skilled nursing care is for those who need intensive support and monitoring, as it is the highest level of care you can receive outside of a hospital setting. At Oak Trace, you or your loved one will receive high-quality care from a team of compassionate caregivers who understand that fostering a sense of purpose each day is just as important as the care they offer.

Skilled Nursing Services

Attentive, Around-the-Clock Supervision

Luxury and attentiveness abound 24/7 in our skilled nursing wing. If you or a loved one experience a health issue that requires continuous monitoring, aftercare, or ongoing treatment, our skilled team of professionals is ready to assist. Best of all, care be administered in a private or semi-private room on our beautiful campus for added comfort.

At Your Service

  • 24-hour care from nurses and certified nursing assistants

  • Specialty services, such as on-site dialysis

  • Dietitian for nutritional advice and planning

  • Social worker to assist with care coordination

  • Activities coordinator and programs to nurture passions and purpose

  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapists

  • Chef-prepared meals, plus laundry and housekeeping services

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See What It’s Like at Oak Trace

Our newly expanded Health & Wellness Center offers brand-new skilled nursing suites along with an array of new amenities, to offer even more choices and opportunities.

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Skilled Nursing Services and Amenities

Find Comfort in a Calm and Secure Setting

Our top priority is to help you or your loved one feel as comfortable and connected as possible: with our team, with other residents, and with loved ones. One of the ways we achieve this goal is by providing top-tier services and amenities, which include:

  • Three chef-prepared meals per day, served restaurant-style
  • Snacks available 24 hours daily
  • Expanded cable TV service
  • Recreational lounge and patio areas
  • 24-hour security and emergency call system
  • Transportation and scheduling services
  • Beauty and barber services

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Long Term Rehab Care US New Award

Senior Rehabilitation Award

Best Long-Term Care Award

Our Skilled Nursing team is honored to have received the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Long-Term Care Award.

Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes have helped consumers and their families decide where to go to receive quality senior rehabilitation and nursing care. The 2025 edition of Best Nursing Homes features ratings of more than 15,000 nursing homes, evaluated on patient and resident outcomes, health inspection results and other indicators of quality.

Common Questions About Skilled Nursing

Short- or long-term skilled care by trained professionals is often needed after an illness or injury. Some conditions that may require skilled care for seniors include:

  • Cardiac failure
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Diabetes
  • Fall-related injury
  • Hip or bone fracture
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Stroke

We encourage you to bring pictures, plants, mementos, and other items to create a familiar, comfortable atmosphere.

Not at all! We accept admissions directly to our skilled nursing care.

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Skilled Nursing and More

More Care Options

Oak Trace offers a full continuum of care that includes assisted living plus memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. If you or your loved one were to require rehabilitative care after injury or illness, we also can provide support in those situations.

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