12 nursing homes in Rockford, IL · avg 2.3★ · avg 148 beds
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -snf
2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 971-6295Alpine Fireside Health Center
3650 North Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-7408Amberwood Care Centre
2313 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 964-2200Fairhaven Christian Ret Center
3470 North Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-1441Willows Health Center
4054 Albright Lane, Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 316-1500Alden Park Strathmoor
5668 Strathmoor Drive, Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-5200Pa Peterson At The Citadel
1311 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8832River Bluff Nursing Home
4401 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 921-9200Rock River Health Care
707 West Riverside Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-5752Alden Debes Rehab & Hcc
550 South Mulford Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 484-1002Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr
321 Arnold Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 397-5531The Citadel At Saint Anne Place
4405 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-1999About Nursing Homes in Rockford
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois has 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 148 certified beds.
Ownership includes 8 for-profit, 4 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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About nursing homes in Rockford, IL
How many nursing homes are in Rockford, IL?
There are 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Rockford, Illinois. 11 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Rockford?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Rockford is 2.3 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·