Nursing Homes in Rockford, IL
12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Rockford, Illinois are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 50/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Winnebago County.
2 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 6 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Rockford scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in September 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Rockford
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Rockford list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Rockford
- Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -snf — 73/100
- Amberwood Care Centre — 70/100
- Willows Health Center — 63/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr — 19/100
- Rock River Health Care — 31/100
- The Citadel At Saint Anne Place — 31/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -snf | 73 | Generally Positive | 17 |
| Amberwood Care Centre | 70 | Generally Positive | 135 |
| Willows Health Center | 63 | Use Caution | 50 |
| River Bluff Nursing Home | 61 | Use Caution | 304 |
| Pa Peterson At The Citadel | 60 | Use Caution | 129 |
| Fairhaven Christian Ret Center | 59 | Use Caution | 96 |
| Alpine Fireside Health Center | 53 | Serious Concerns | 66 |
| Alden Park Strathmoor | 45 | Serious Concerns | 189 |
| Alden Debes Rehab & Hcc | 38 | Critical Issues | 268 |
| Rock River Health Care | 31 | Critical Issues | 130 |
| The Citadel At Saint Anne Place | 31 | Critical Issues | 179 |
| Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr | 19 | Critical Issues | 213 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rockford Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Rockford?
Senior Care Report Card lists 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Rockford, Illinois, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Rockford?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Rockford facilities is 50/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Rockford nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 12 nursing homes in Rockford, Illinois
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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