Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center
Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Rockford, IL

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center

Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Rockford, IL

Overview of Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center

Nestled in the tranquil community of Rockford, IL, Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is an inviting senior living community that provides independent living and nursing care services. Well-appointed large and small accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on individual tastes. With a well trained and dediccated team, residents can receive continuum care catering to their immediate needs and interests.

Dedicated to providing the highest level of independence and living options for residents, the community offers top-notch amenities and services including three delectable and healthy meals in restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, on-site full-service beauty salon, and transportation services for schedule personal appointments. Meet new friends and participate in diverse recreational programs and other social activities. At Fairhave Christian Retirement Center, seniors are assured of a wondrous retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #398 / 585Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 398th out of 585 homes we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
38 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
TLC Assisted Living
AL
Machesney Park
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 80
Rank #201 / 379
No
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 51
Rank #382 / 585
--Tlc Illinois, LLC9--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Highview In the Woodlands
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Rockton
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 80
Rank #325 / 379
No
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 51
Rank #581 / 585
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 15
Rank #58 / 189
A+Highview Retirement Home Association1
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #180 / 276
6.0
Facility 6.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #270 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Prairie View Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
Winnebago
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 80
Rank #335 / 379
Yes
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 51
Rank #427 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Sabra Health Care Holdings III, LLC9--
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Private Rooms
NorthPointe Terrace
AL
Roscoe
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 80
Rank #352 / 379
No
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 51
Rank #577 / 585
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 15
Rank #71 / 189
A+Beloit Health System, Inc5--
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
1 Bed
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
Rockford-No
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 51
Rank #398 / 585
-A+------Private Rooms / Shared Rooms

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is located in Rockford, Illinois.
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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center

Is Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in a walkable area?

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center?

No, Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center?

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is located at 3470 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61114.

What is the phone number of Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center?

(815) 397-0082 will put you in contact with the team at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center.

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