Nursing homes in Rockford, IL
12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Rockford, of which 2 currently carry the federal abuse flag. Winnebago County overall has 15 certified facilities (county average rating 2.2/5). Across the 12 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 2.2/5, against 2.56/5 across the 649 rated facilities elsewhere in Illinois.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Rockford
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Debes Rehab & HCC | Rockford | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 1/5 | abuse | $129,985 | 268 |
| Alden Park Strathmoor | Rockford | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 1/5 | $115,265 | 189 | |
| Alpine Fireside Health Center | Rockford | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | 5/5 | $85,050 | 66 | |
| Amberwood Care Centre | Rockford | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | 1/5 | — | 135 | |
| Fairhaven Christian Ret Center | Rockford | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | 4/5 | no Medicare | $120,225 | 96 |
| Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr | Rockford | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | $192,920 | 213 | |
| Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF | Rockford | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | 1/5 | no Medicaid | — | 17 |
| Pa Peterson at the Citadel | Rockford | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 1/5 | abuse | $21,212 | 129 |
| River Bluff Nursing Home | Rockford | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 4/5 | $10,199 | 304 | |
| Rock River Health Care | Rockford | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | 2/5 | $95,885 | 130 | |
| The Citadel at Saint Anne Place | Rockford | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | $123,556 | 179 | |
| Willows Health Center | Rockford | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | 4/5 | $12,909 | 50 |
What to check in Rockford
These figures cover the 12 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 11 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 1 facility is excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 11 of these 11. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 0 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it.
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 11 of 12 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Debes Rehab & HCC | 2.75 | 2.45 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Alden Park Strathmoor | 2.57 | 2.34 | May 14, 2025 |
| Alpine Fireside Health Center | 5.48 | 5.20 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Amberwood Care Centre | 2.41 | 2.25 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Fairhaven Christian Ret Center | 6.27 | 5.49 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr | 1.96 | 1.64 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF | — | — | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Pa Peterson at the Citadel | 3.04 | 2.85 | May 21, 2025 |
| River Bluff Nursing Home | 3.88 | 3.57 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Rock River Health Care | 2.15 | 1.75 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| The Citadel at Saint Anne Place | 3.03 | 2.61 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Willows Health Center | 5.31 | 4.40 | Nov 25, 2025 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avira Health Pavilion | 0.2 mi | Loves Park, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Rockford area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.