More Than a Place to Live – A Place to Belong.

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Welcome to
Oak Crest!

Discover a retirement lifestyle that combines comfort, care, and community. At Oak Crest in DeKalb, IL, we offer a place where you can live independently with peace of mind, knowing your future care is always in good hands.

New Year. New Home. New Possibilities at Oak Crest.

Take advantage of our limited time special incentives

Entry Fee Savings
Enjoy limited-time savings on your entry fee when you choose Oak Crest.
Moving & Downsizing Assistance
Get expert support to make your move simple, organized, and stress-free.
Apartment Upgrades
Experience modern touches that add comfort and convenience.
FREE Month of Rent
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Senior Living
In DeKalb

Nestled in the heart of a tree-filled residential community, our 30-acre campus offers all the social and cultural opportunities of life near a large city and a state university, while maintaining the advantages of rural living. Our beautiful flowering gardens, ponds, and walking paths give nature lovers a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Enjoy fine dining, social programs, crafts, gardening, exercise, reading, special celebrations, and favorite pastimes in the company of good friends, or in peaceful solitude.

30-Acre Scenic Campus

Outdoor Features

Flexible Dining Options

Community Spaces

Prime Location

Wellness Facilities

Living Your Way

Find the perfect balance of independence and care at Oak Crest—whether you’re enjoying a spacious home, getting personalized support, or receiving expert nursing care when you need it.

Duplex Living

For those desiring the feel of a freestanding home, we provide duplexes ranging from 1,300 to 1,800 square feet.

Independent Apartments

These apartments come with individual climate control, fully equipped kitchens, and access to additional amenities.

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Health Care

The eighty private suites in our state of the art nursing facility affords residents with on-site short-term restorative care as well as long-term care and services.

Personal Care

Our Assisted Living apartments offer the comforts of home with the support needed to stay independent.

Fitness Center

Beautiful Scenery

Beauty Salon

Library

Our Amenities

Find the perfect balance of independence and care at Oak Crest—whether you’re enjoying a spacious home, getting personalized support, or receiving expert nursing care when you need it.

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Hear From Our Community

When we made our decision to make our home here at Oak Crest we knew that we were joining a life care community that not only offers value but values what is important to us.

Richard & Sharon Retrum

Oak Crest has it all. I love my beautiful home, the great people who live and work here and the wonderful amenities and services. Everything I could want is right at my fingertips.

Joan Stanley

Life at Oak Crest goes beyond delicious meals, a lovely apartment, security of life care, state-of- the art wellness programming, and many social and educational opportunities. Life at Oak Crest means I discovered a big loving extended family. My circle of friends has expanded and so has Oak Crest.

DiAnne Schmitt

Oak Crest has it all. With beautiful surroundings, great people, and exciting events I feel right at home. Oak Crest affords me the opportunity to maintain my independence while securing my future.

Marilyn Sjoholm

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