3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Occupying a 141-bed facility at 2313 N Rockton Ave in Rockford’s North Rockton neighborhood, Amberwood Care Centre operates under private ownership through the Todd Stern 2015 Trust. The nursing home serves a population dominated by Medicare short-term rehabilitation residents, averaging 12-day stays, though it retains a core of long-term Medicaid residents. Strong local demand is evident in the 86.1 percent occupancy rate, well above the state average.
Clinically, the data reveals two distinct patterns. Long-stay residents demonstrate robust outcomes: high-risk clinical event rates run 47 percent better than the Illinois average, and functional decline trails state performance by 37 percent. Neither cost nor recent enforcement constraints the record; no federal penalties appear in the past three years. Six named programs: Stroke, Pulmonary, Cardiac, and Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Hospice, anchor the rehabilitation capacity.
Registered nurses provide only 24 minutes of care per resident per day, a 45 percent shortfall versus the state average; weekend RN presence drops to 19 minutes. Total nurse hours of 2 hours 37 minutes per day (16 percent below state) rely heavily on nurse aide coverage, which runs 5 percent above average. This staffing model corresponds to measurable psychiatric outcomes: 28 percent of long-stay residents receive antipsychotics (38 percent worse than state average), and 69.9 percent report depressive symptoms; 45 percent worse than the Illinois average. Short-stay discharge success is compromised: only 36.6 percent of rehabilitation residents return home versus 50.6 percent statewide.
Resident amenities include pet therapy, gardens, full dining options, housekeeping, laundry service, and technology access (internet, tablets, laptops).
The current payer mix reflects 68.5 percent Medicaid residents, with 29 percent private pay.
Amberwood’s rehabilitation programs and strong long-stay clinical stability suit patients able to accommodate nursing-light operations and facilities prioritizing cost containment over in-hospital-level RN coverage.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 114th out of 172 homes in Illinois for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 24m per day | ▼ 45% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 40m per day | ▲ 6% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 9m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 57m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 21m per day | ▼ 38% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
31% fewer staff per resident than Illinois average
9% worse than Illinois average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 13 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
13
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 22 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
22
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 74 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
74
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.6 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,331 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 74 | 0 | 74 | 24,771 | 92 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 7,758 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,264 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,454 | 92 | 100% | 5.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 944 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 803 | 66 | 72% | 6.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 716 | 67 | 73% | 6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 502 | 82 | 89% | 5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 378 | 53 | 58% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 334 | 54 | 59% | 4.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 157 | 20 | 22% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 7 | 7 | 156 | 46 | 50% | 2.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2% | 7.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.1
47% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.7
37% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.1%
48% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.8%
47% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.2%
20% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.7%
80% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
23% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
62% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.5%
92% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
69.9%
45% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.0%
38% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
12% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.6%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.41
31% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.05
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.68
70% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.25
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.0%
41% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
81% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
62.5%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 63.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.2%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.8%
16% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 14.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
63.3%
18% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
36.6%
28% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
69% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
124Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Amberwood Care Centre from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #85 / 171Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 171 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #83 / 171Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd out of 171 homes in Illinois. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Illinois average. Well-run Illinois facilities typically land around 54–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Building Type: Two-story
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (69% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 12 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Amberwood Care Centre's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.45 miles to nearest hospital (UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Amberwood Care Centre | NH HC MC PC RC | Rockford (North Rockton Avenue) | 135
Facility
135
IL AVG
86
Rank
#64 / 426 |
86.1%
Facility
86.1%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#49 / 204 | +24% | 2.61
Facility
2.61
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#114 / 172 | -40% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 43
Facility
43
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#117 / 172 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#58 / 172 | - | 125 | - |
47
Facility
47
IL AVG
51
Rank
#356 / 648 | Todd Stern 2015 Trust | $12.8M
Facility
$12.8M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#86 / 171 | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#85 / 171 | 53.2%
Facility
53.2%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#83 / 171 | 145908 | ||||
| River Bluff Nursing Home | NH HC MC PC | Rockford (Ruby) | 304
Facility
304
IL AVG
86
Rank
#1 / 426 |
45.6%
Facility
45.6%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#185 / 204 | -34% | 4.13
Facility
4.13
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#40 / 172 | -33% | +33% | $10.2k
Facility
$10.2k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#75 / 173 | 30
Facility
30
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#79 / 172 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#45 / 172 | 2 | 152 | - |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
51
Rank
#470 / 648 | County Of Winnebago | $12.7M
Facility
$12.7M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#59 / 171 | $9.3M
Facility
$9.3M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#11 / 171 | 72.7%
Facility
72.7%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#7 / 171 | 145771 | ||||
| Citadel PA Peterson | NH HC MC PC RC | Rockford | 129
Facility
129
IL AVG
86
Rank
#72 / 426 |
85.5%
Facility
85.5%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#56 / 204 | +23% | 2.70
Facility
2.70
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#103 / 172 | -24% | -13% | $21.2k
Facility
$21.2k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#86 / 173 | 63
Facility
63
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#150 / 172 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#28 / 172 | 4 | 124 | - |
31
Facility
31
IL AVG
51
Rank
#487 / 648 | - | $14.4M
Facility
$14.4M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#47 / 171 | $7.1M
Facility
$7.1M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#75 / 171 | 49.2%
Facility
49.2%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#146 / 171 | 145751 | ||||
| Rock River Healthcare | NH HC MC RC | Rockford (West Riverside Boulevard) | 130
Facility
130
IL AVG
86
Rank
#71 / 426 |
56.9%
Facility
56.9%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#164 / 204 | -18% | 2.01
Facility
2.01
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#159 / 172 | +9% | -35% | $72.3k
Facility
$72.3k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#121 / 173 | 44
Facility
44
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#120 / 172 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#22 / 172 | 4 | 77 | - |
60
Facility
60
IL AVG
51
Rank
#233 / 648 | Smf Healthcare LLC | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#157 / 171 | $3.0M
Facility
$3.0M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#162 / 171 | 47.8%
Facility
47.8%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#79 / 171 | 145818 | ||||
| Alden Park Strathmoor | NH HC MC NC RC | Rockford (Strathmoor Drive) | 189
Facility
189
IL AVG
86
Rank
#35 / 426 |
73.8%
Facility
73.8%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#108 / 204 | +7% | 2.48
Facility
2.48
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#129 / 172 | +18% | -20% | $115.3k
Facility
$115.3k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#130 / 173 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#69 / 172 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#82 / 172 | 4 | 147 | - |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
51
Rank
#470 / 648 | Nikolina Kuljanin | $14.9M
Facility
$14.9M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#80 / 171 | $6.9M
Facility
$6.9M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#88 / 171 | 46.5%
Facility
46.5%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#93 / 171 | 145259 |
Amberwood Care Centre is located in Rockford, Illinois.
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Amberwood Care Centre is in the North Rockton Avenue neighborhood.
Amberwood Care Centre has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Amberwood Care Centre's occupancy is 86.1%.
Amberwood Care Centre is registered as a for-profit.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Amberwood Care Centre in the photo gallery on this page.
Amberwood Care Centre is located at 2313 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103.
(815) 964-2200 will put you in contact with the team at Amberwood Care Centre.
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