Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (49% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
River Crossing
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Rockford, IL
River Crossing
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Rockford, IL
River Crossing accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of River Crossing
River Crossing operates as a nonprofit 120-bed nursing home offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing care at 1660 South Mulford Road in Rockford. Opened in 2019 under Principal Travas Tucker’s leadership, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents.
The resident population is heavily Medicaid-dependent (76.4%), with Medicare at 5.7% and private-pay residents at 17.9%. Occupancy currently stands at 59%, modestly below the state average. Average resident stay is 93 days
The site sits adjacent to Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, just 0.53 miles away, though the neighborhood itself scores 3 on walkability; car-dependent with limited nearby options.
The facility’s financial structure shows payroll investment at $6.7 million, representing 60.1% of $11.1 million annual revenue; a ratio within the well-managed range for Illinois nursing homes.
No federal penalties have been issued in the past three years.
The nonprofit model supports mixed short-stay rehabilitation and longer-term care admissions.
River Crossing operates as a rehabilitation-focused nursing home serving both transitional and long-term residents in a car-dependent Rockford location.
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
59%
Rank #156 / 204Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 204 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 204. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Avg. Length of Stay
93 days
120-bed community Rank #80 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 426 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
6 years in operation Rank #119 / 145Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 145 homes in Illinois. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 3 / 100 Rank #624 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 624th out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Travas Tucker, Principal
Penalties and fines
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.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for River Crossing from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
68.5%
↓ 6.3pp vs 2022
Net Patient Income
-$3.2M
↑ ~$443.2K vs 2022
Payroll Costs
$4.7M
↓ ~$366.4K vs 2022
Operating Margin
-38.9%
↑ 2.3pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Voluntary non-profit community
Net patient revenue
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."
$3.3M
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 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."
-$2.0M
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."
Voluntary non-profit community
Net patient revenue
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."
$3.3M Rank #121 / 171Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 171 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Illinois average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
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 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."
-$2.0M
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."
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.
-$25.8K
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.
Payroll costs
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 #95 / 171Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th 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.
$2.7M
82.3% of net patient revenue
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 #95 / 171Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th 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 #32 / 171Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd 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.
Other operating costs
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).
$2.5M
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).
Total costs
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$5.3M
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Admissions
69 totalCoverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare
23%
Private pay
49%
Medicaid
28%
Discharges
131 totalCoverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare
9%
Private pay
30%
Medicaid
61%
Places of interest near River Crossing
5.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to River Crossing's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Illinois
River Crossing is located in Rockford, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions about River Crossing
Is River Crossing in a walkable area?
River Crossing has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at River Crossing?
River Crossing's occupancy is 59.0%.
What is the address of River Crossing?
River Crossing is located at 1660 S Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108.
What is the phone number of River Crossing?
(815) 397-8700 will put you in contact with the team at River Crossing.
Is River Crossing Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — River Crossing is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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