Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
58
55 employees · 3 contractors · 30 on an average day Rock River Healthcare
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Rockford, IL
ALM Inspection Grade
C
ALM's inspection grade is 75 / 100, a C — 8 points below the Illinois average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 75 / 100, a C — 8 points below the Illinois average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
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.
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Rock River Healthcare
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Rockford, IL
ALM Inspection Grade
C
ALM's inspection grade is 75 / 100, a C — 8 points below the Illinois average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 75 / 100, a C — 8 points below the Illinois average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
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.
Rock River Healthcare accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Located in Rockford, IL, Rock River Healthcare is a nursing home that provides memory care, rehabilitation services, nursing care, and respite care. For those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the community provides a secure and supervised setting. Moreover, temporary stays are accommodated with respite services.
Providing care for over 31 years, the home features 130 beds. It is currently at 57% occupancy, with an average length of stay of 131 days. Moreover, total nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated per resident. Payment options include Medicare, which can help cover short-term skilled care; Medicaid, which may help when savings do not cover a long stay; and private pay.
A Walk Score of 60 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, where some errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to complete some errands independently.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 134th out of 153 nursing homes we track 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.
2h 6m
This nursing home is ranked 134th out of 153 nursing homes we track 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.
2h 6m6 of 6 metrics below Illinois average
Daily care time per resident, by role
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. 9 total: 6 of the facility's own employees and 3 agency contractors.
9 staff · 8.5-hour shifts
20m
↓ 54% · IL 44mThis facility: 20m per resident per day, 54% below the Illinois average of 44m (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. 9 total: 6 of the facility's own employees and 3 agency contractors.
9 staff · 8.5-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
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. All 9 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
9 staff · 8.9-hour shifts
29m
↓ 24% · IL 38mThis facility: 29m per resident per day, 24% below the Illinois average of 38m (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 9 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
9 staff · 8.9-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
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. All 31 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
31 staff · 7.2-hour shifts
1h 17m
↓ 40% · IL 2h 8mThis facility: 1h 17m per resident per day, 40% below the Illinois average of 2h 8m (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 31 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
31 staff · 7.2-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 21m
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.
2m
↓ 49% · IL 3mThis facility: 2m per resident per day, 49% below the Illinois average of 3m (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
1h 43m
↓ 44% · IL 3h 5mThis facility: 1h 43m per resident per day, 44% below the Illinois average of 3h 5m (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
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.
Sat–Sun
12m
↓ 64% · IL 34mThis facility: 12m per resident per day, 64% below the Illinois average of 34m (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
Sat–SunUS average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
58
55 employees · 3 contractors · 30 on an average day
58 total staff / 81 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
0.72 : 1
↓ 59% · IL 1.76This facility: 0.72 staff per resident, 59% below the Illinois average of 1.76 (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
58 staff ÷ 81 residents
See full Illinois ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.7 h
↑ 1% · IL 7.6 hThis facility: 7.7 h, 1% above the Illinois average of 7.6 h (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
21,265 staff hours this quarter
See full Illinois ranking →97.4% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Illinois average: 90.1% · Contractors this quarter: Registered Nurse (3)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
130
Rank #61 / 164Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 61st out of 164 nursing homes we track in Illinois for bed count. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
130
Rank #61 / 164Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 61st out of 164 nursing homes we track in Illinois for bed count. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Years of operating
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #13 / 49Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 13th out of 49 nursing homes we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #13 / 49Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 13th out of 49 nursing homes we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
31
years
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #75 / 188Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 75th out of 188 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #75 / 188Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 75th out of 188 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
60
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #116 / 120Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 116th out of 120 nursing homes we track in Illinois for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 120. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #116 / 120Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 116th out of 120 nursing homes we track in Illinois for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 120. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
57.8%
This home usually has availability
Based on residents per day and 130 beds.
Lower than the Illinois average: 79%
Residents per day (avg)
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
75
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
165
days
About This Community
CMS Certification Number145818
Profit StatusFor-profit
Resident Council
Short-Term Rehab
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Nutritional Support and Meals
Dialysis
On-Site Hemodialysis
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Discharge Planning
Daily Living Assistance
Pets not allowed
Building TypeTwo-story
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
75 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
8 points below the Illinois average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Typical
145 severity-weighted points (46 deficiencies) · 55% higher than the typical CMS-certified IL facility (median: 93)
Enforcement
Concern
5 enforcement actions · 5× more than the typical CMS-certified IL facility (median: 1) · $95,885 in fines
Persistence
Typical
13 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified IL facility (median: 15)
Total health inspections
17
↑ 49% · IL 11.4This facility: 17, 49% above the Illinois average of 11.4 (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
46
Rank #113 / 153Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 113th out of 153 nursing homes we track in Illinois for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Illinois State average, with a ranking across all 153 IL facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 21% · IL 38.1This facility: 46, 21% above the Illinois average of 38.1 (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
2.71
Rank #42 / 153Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 42nd out of 153 nursing homes we track in Illinois for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Illinois mean across 153 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 22% · IL 3.46This facility: 2.71, 22% below the Illinois average of 3.46 (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
46 of 46 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
1
↑ 25% · IL 0.8This facility: 1, 25% above the Illinois average of 0.8 (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
4
↑ 5% · IL 3.8This facility: 4, 5% above the Illinois average of 3.8 (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
41
↑ 24% · IL 33This facility: 41, 24% above the Illinois average of 33 (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · IL 0.5This facility: 0, 100% below the Illinois average of 0.5 (among Illinois facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Jun 02, 2026 · 1 citation (Care Planning, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 17 of 46 citations · 9 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Jun 02, 2026
1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Feb 09, 2026
2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
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Corrected
Dec 10, 2025
10 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
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Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care serious citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Aug 19, 2025
1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jul 28, 2025
1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jul 21, 2025
1 citation
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jul 01, 2025
1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jun 04, 2025
1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Mar 24, 2025
1 citation
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
Mar 05, 2025
2 citations
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Oct 09, 2024
12 citations
Environmental moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
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Nutrition moderate citation
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Nutrition moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care serious citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Jun 04, 2024
1 citation
Pharmacy moderate citation
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Corrected
May 22, 2024
1 citation
Pharmacy moderate citation
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Corrected
Mar 07, 2024
1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
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Corrected
Feb 28, 2024
1 citation
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
Sep 19, 2023
1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Sep 13, 2023
8 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
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Infection Control moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Quality of Care critical citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Top deficiency categories
Share of 46 citations
Quality of Life & Care
17 deficiencies (37%)
Pharmacy Services
9 deficiencies (20%)
Nutrition & Dietary
6 deficiencies (13%)
Resident Rights
4 deficiencies (9%)
Infection Control
3 deficiencies (7%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
3 deficiencies (7%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2 deficiencies (4%)
Nursing & Physician Services
1 deficiency (2%)
Environmental
1 deficiency (2%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
30 of 46 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 16 of 46 resulted from complaint investigations.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Enforcement
Penalties and fines
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 · Data as of Aug 2026
5 penalties in the past 3 years
Latest: Dec 10, 2025 · $23,625 civil money penalty
Dec 10, 2025 · $23,625 civil money penalty
Oct 9, 2024 · $17,540 civil money penalty
Feb 28, 2024 · $12,841 civil money penalty
Sep 13, 2023 · $41,879 civil money penalty
Sep 13, 2023 · 7-day payment denial
Total fines
$95,885
↓ 39% · IL $157KThis facility: $95,885, 39% below the Illinois average of $156,840. Average among the 479 Illinois facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #109 / 153Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 109th out of 153 nursing homes we track in Illinois for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Illinois average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 153 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
4
↑ 30% · IL 3.07This facility: 4, 30% above the Illinois average of 3.07. Average among the 479 Illinois facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
7 days
↓ 3% · IL 1.03This facility: 1, 3% below the Illinois average of 1.03. Average among the 479 Illinois facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Penalty history · past 3 years
Dec 10, 2025
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$23,625
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$23,625
Oct 9, 2024
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$17,540
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$17,540
Feb 28, 2024
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$12,841
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$12,841
Sep 13, 2023
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$41,879
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$41,879
Sep 13, 2023
Payment denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
New admissions not paid
7 days
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
New admissions not paid
7 daysFine amount comparison
This facility
$95,885
Illinois average
$156,840
US average
$67,417
Totals count every penalty on record; the history lists the past 3 years. Illinois and US averages are among facilities with a penalty on record.
A civil money penalty is a fine for noncompliance, per day or per instance. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Illinois average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
2
/ 5
Below average
↓ 44% · IL 3.6This facility: 2.0, 44% below the IL average of 3.6 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
2
/ 5
Below average
↓ 13% · IL 2.3This facility: 2.0, 13% below the IL average of 2.3 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
7.2
Score · lower is better
↓ 13% · IL 8.3This facility: 7.2, 13% below the IL average of 8.3 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
11.9
Score · lower is better
↓ 26% · IL 16.2This facility: 11.9, 26% below the IL average of 16.2 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 6 better, 6 worse, 1 near IL average
7 short-stay measures: 1 better, 3 worse, 1 near IL average, 2 compared with US only
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.1%
↓ 2% · IL 13.4This facility: 13.1, 2% below the IL average of 13.4 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.1%
↓ 2% · IL 13.4This facility: 13.1, 2% below the IL average of 13.4 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.8%
↓ 45% · IL 14.3This facility: 7.8, 45% below the IL average of 14.3 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.8%
↓ 45% · IL 14.3This facility: 7.8, 45% below the IL average of 14.3 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.7%
↓ 28% · IL 20.6This facility: 14.7, 28% below the IL average of 20.6 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.7%
↓ 28% · IL 20.6This facility: 14.7, 28% below the IL average of 20.6 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
↓ 78% · IL 1.5This facility: 0.3, 78% below the IL average of 1.5 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
↓ 78% · IL 1.5This facility: 0.3, 78% below the IL average of 1.5 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.3%
↑ 7% · IL 3.1This facility: 3.3, 7% above the IL average of 3.1 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.3%
↑ 7% · IL 3.1This facility: 3.3, 7% above the IL average of 3.1 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
11.6%
↑ 140% · IL 4.8This facility: 11.6, 140% above the IL average of 4.8 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
11.6%
↑ 140% · IL 4.8This facility: 11.6, 140% above the IL average of 4.8 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
↓ 100% · IL 6.3This facility: 0.0, 100% below the IL average of 6.3 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
↓ 100% · IL 6.3This facility: 0.0, 100% below the IL average of 6.3 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
89.4%
↑ 65% · IL 54.2This facility: 89.4, 65% above the IL average of 54.2 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
89.4%
↑ 65% · IL 54.2This facility: 89.4, 65% above the IL average of 54.2 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.6%
↑ 9% · IL 21.7This facility: 23.6, 9% above the IL average of 21.7 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.6%
↑ 9% · IL 21.7This facility: 23.6, 9% above the IL average of 21.7 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
↑ 9% · IL 90.3This facility: 98.4, 9% above the IL average of 90.3 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
↑ 9% · IL 90.3This facility: 98.4, 9% above the IL average of 90.3 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 9% · IL 91.8This facility: 100.0, 9% above the IL average of 91.8 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 9% · IL 91.8This facility: 100.0, 9% above the IL average of 91.8 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.94
↑ 92% · IL 2.05This facility: 3.94, 92% above the IL average of 2.05 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.94
↑ 92% · IL 2.05This facility: 3.94, 92% above the IL average of 2.05 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.72
↑ 21% · IL 2.25This facility: 2.72, 21% above the IL average of 2.25 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.72
↑ 21% · IL 2.25This facility: 2.72, 21% above the IL average of 2.25 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 7 measures
Daily care & independence
Returned home or to the community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
30.3%
↓ 40% · US 50.6This facility: 30.3, 40% below the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
30.3%
↓ 40% · US 50.6This facility: 30.3, 40% below the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
↓ 100% · US 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
↓ 100% · US 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
↓ 100% · IL 2.2This facility: 0.0, 100% below the IL average of 2.2 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
↓ 100% · IL 2.2This facility: 0.0, 100% below the IL average of 2.2 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
56.8%
↓ 18% · IL 69.7This facility: 56.8, 18% below the IL average of 69.7 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
56.8%
↓ 18% · IL 69.7This facility: 56.8, 18% below the IL average of 69.7 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
61.5%
↓ 2% · IL 63.1This facility: 61.5, 2% below the IL average of 63.1 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
61.5%
↓ 2% · IL 63.1This facility: 61.5, 2% below the IL average of 63.1 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admission
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
35.7%
↑ 36% · IL 26.2This facility: 35.7, 36% above the IL average of 26.2 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
35.7%
↑ 36% · IL 26.2This facility: 35.7, 36% above the IL average of 26.2 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
27.1%
↑ 94% · IL 14.0This facility: 27.1, 94% above the IL average of 14.0 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
27.1%
↑ 94% · IL 14.0This facility: 27.1, 94% above the IL average of 14.0 (among IL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
Rock River Healthcare’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 146 Illinois nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Dec 2024
Is it financially stable?
Profitable on care
7.1% operating margin
+8.3 pts vs prior year
Positive margin in 3 of the last 8 reported years. Net income $0.5M after other income.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends less on payroll than most Illinois homes
45.6% payroll share of revenue
IL average 58.7%Rank #110 / 146Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 110th out of 146 nursing homes we track in Illinois for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Illinois average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll rose $0.3M while revenue rose $1.0M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.
FY 2024 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2024 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with Illinois homes.
Revenue & profit
Profitable on care
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | IL median | Compared with IL homesRank in IL | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $7.3M | +$1.0M | Trend 20172024 | IL median $13.3M | Rank in IL Rank #134 / 146Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 134th out of 146 nursing homes we track in Illinois for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Illinois average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 8% of homes | Below IL median Higher net patient revenue than 8% of IL homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $6.8M | +$0.4M | Trend 20172024 | IL median — | Rank in IL Not ranked | Within revenue Operating expenses are lower than net patient revenue, so resident care covers its costs. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | $0.5M | +$0.6M | Trend 20172024 | IL median — | Rank in IL Not ranked | Profit, growing Resident care made money this year, more than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | 7.1% | +8.3 pts | Trend 20172024 | IL median — | Rank in IL Not ranked | Healthy margin More than 5% of revenue is left after operating expenses. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $0.0M | — | Trend — | IL median — | Rank in IL Not ranked | Adds to profit Income from outside resident care, on top of the profit from care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | $0.5M | +$0.4M | Trend — | IL median — | Rank in IL Not ranked | Profit The bottom line is above zero after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends less of revenue on staff than most Illinois homes
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | IL median | Compared with IL homesRank in IL | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $3.3M | +$0.3M | Trend 20172024 | IL median $7.1M | Rank in IL Rank #141 / 146Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 141st out of 146 nursing homes we track in Illinois for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Illinois average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 3% of homes | Below IL median Higher payroll than 3% of IL homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 45.6% | −2.2 pts | Trend 20172024 | IL median 52.0% | Rank in IL Rank #110 / 146Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 110th out of 146 nursing homes we track in Illinois for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Illinois average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 25% of homes | 13.1 pts under IL average The IL average is 58.7% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2017–2024 2 charts · IL benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the Illinois payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin IL payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2017–2024 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $4.8M | $4.4M | $5.3M | $5.9M | $5.4M | $6.0M | $6.3M | $7.3M |
| Operating expenses | $5.1M | $5.3M | $5.0M | $5.7M | $5.7M | $6.0M | $6.4M | $6.8M |
| Net patient income | −$0.3M | −$0.9M | $0.3M | $0.1M | −$0.3M | −$0.0M | −$0.1M | $0.5M |
| Operating margin | −5.5% | −21.1% | 6.2% | 1.9% | −6.1% | −0.2% | −1.2% | 7.1% |
| Net income | −$0.3M | −$0.8M | $0.3M | $1.0M | $1.6M | $0.2M | $0.2M | $0.5M |
| Payroll costs | $2.6M | $2.3M | $2.3M | $2.7M | $2.7M | $2.7M | $3.0M | $3.3M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 52.7% | 53.7% | 43.7% | 45.8% | 50.1% | 46.1% | 47.8% | 45.6% |
| Beds | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 |
| Gross revenue | $4.8M | $4.4M | $5.3M | $5.9M | $5.4M | $6.0M | $6.3M | $7.7M |
| Salaries | $2.2M | $2.0M | $2.1M | $2.3M | $2.4M | $2.4M | $2.5M | $2.9M |
| Wage-related costs | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.5M | $0.4M |
| Contract labor | $0.3M | $0.2M | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.2M | $0.2M | $0.2M | $0.2M |
| Other operating costs | $2.6M | $2.9M | $2.7M | $3.1M | $3.0M | $3.2M | $3.4M | $3.4M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $194 | $188 | $210 | $229 | $215 | $234 | $244 | $256 |
| Cost per day | $205 | $228 | $197 | $224 | $228 | $235 | $247 | $238 |
| Average length of stay | 75.9 days | 76.3 days | 72.5 days | 83.8 days | 89.0 days | 134.2 days | 130.6 days | 165.5 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Arriving
170 admissions · FY2024
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
27 · 16%
Medicaid
118 · 69%
Private pay & other
25 · 15%
Resident snapshot
81 residents · Jun 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
5 · 6%
Medicaid
75 · 93%
Private pay & other
1 · 1%
Leaving
170 discharges · FY2024
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
16 · 9%
Medicaid
133 · 78%
Private pay & other
21 · 12%
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Illinois average is: 58.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Amberwood Care Centre | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Rockford | 135
Facility
135
IL AVG
121
Rank
#57 / 164 | A |
89.7%
Facility
89.7%
IL AVG
79%
Rank
#19 / 120 | +13% | 2.44
Facility
2.44
IL AVG
2.99
Rank
#113 / 153 | -40% | -18% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$159.1k
Rank
#1 / 153 | 41
Facility
41
IL AVG
38.1
Rank
#104 / 153 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
IL AVG
3.5
Rank
#49 / 153 | - | 121 | - |
47
Facility
47
IL AVG
54
Rank
#107 / 188 | Todd Stern 2015 Trust | $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$14.5M
Rank
#75 / 146 | $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$8.0M
Rank
#72 / 146 | 54.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
54.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
58.7%
Rank
#59 / 146 | 145908 | ||||
| Rock River Healthcare | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Rockford | 130
Facility
130
IL AVG
121
Rank
#61 / 164 | C |
57.8%
Facility
57.8%
IL AVG
79%
Rank
#116 / 120 | -27% | 2.10
Facility
2.10
IL AVG
2.99
Rank
#134 / 153 | +9% | -30% | $95.9k
Facility
$95.9k
IL AVG
$159.1k
Rank
#109 / 153 | 46
Facility
46
IL AVG
38.1
Rank
#113 / 153 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IL AVG
3.5
Rank
#42 / 153 | 5 | 75 | - |
60
Facility
60
IL AVG
54
Rank
#75 / 188 | Smf Healthcare LLC | $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$14.5M
Rank
#134 / 146 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$8.0M
Rank
#141 / 146 | 45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
58.7%
Rank
#110 / 146 | 145818 | ||||
| River Bluff Nursing Home | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Rockford (Ruby) | 304
Facility
304
IL AVG
121
Rank
#1 / 164 | C+ |
48.8%
Facility
48.8%
IL AVG
79%
Rank
#117 / 120 | -38% | 3.76
Facility
3.76
IL AVG
2.99
Rank
#43 / 153 | -33% | +26% | $10.2k
Facility
$10.2k
IL AVG
$159.1k
Rank
#63 / 153 | 38
Facility
38
IL AVG
38.1
Rank
#98 / 153 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
IL AVG
3.5
Rank
#49 / 153 | 6 | 148 | - |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
54
Rank
#148 / 188 | County Of Winnebago | $18.2MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$18.2MFiscal year ending 09/2024
IL AVG
$14.5M
Rank
#38 / 146 | $12.3MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$12.3MFiscal year ending 09/2024
IL AVG
$8.0M
Rank
#20 / 146 | 67.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
67.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
IL AVG
58.7%
Rank
#26 / 146 | 145771 | ||||
| Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Rockford | 213
Facility
213
IL AVG
121
Rank
#23 / 164 | C |
79.2%
Facility
79.2%
IL AVG
79%
Rank
#69 / 120 | 0% | 1.94
Facility
1.94
IL AVG
2.99
Rank
#143 / 153 | -9% | -35% | $192.9k
Facility
$192.9k
IL AVG
$159.1k
Rank
#133 / 153 | 65
Facility
65
IL AVG
38.1
Rank
#137 / 153 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
IL AVG
3.5
Rank
#45 / 153 | 10 | 169 | - |
61
Facility
61
IL AVG
54
Rank
#71 / 188 | Fredsign Holdings I LLC | $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$14.5M
Rank
#67 / 146 | $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$8.0M
Rank
#84 / 146 | 46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
58.7%
Rank
#108 / 146 | 145937 | ||||
| Alden Park Strathmoor | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Rockford | 189
Facility
189
IL AVG
121
Rank
#34 / 164 | C- |
81.3%
Facility
81.3%
IL AVG
79%
Rank
#55 / 120 | +3% | 2.44
Facility
2.44
IL AVG
2.99
Rank
#91 / 153 | +18% | -18% | $115.3k
Facility
$115.3k
IL AVG
$159.1k
Rank
#117 / 153 | 31
Facility
31
IL AVG
38.1
Rank
#81 / 153 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
IL AVG
3.5
Rank
#45 / 153 | 5 | 154 | - |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
54
Rank
#148 / 188 | Nikolina Kuljanin | $17.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$17.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$14.5M
Rank
#46 / 146 | $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$8.0M
Rank
#50 / 146 | 49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
58.7%
Rank
#90 / 146 | 145259 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other IL nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock River Healthcare
Is Rock River Healthcare in a walkable area?
Rock River Healthcare has a walk score of 60. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Rock River Healthcare?
Rock River Healthcare's occupancy is 57.8%.
How long has Rock River Healthcare been in business?
Rock River Healthcare has been operating for approximately 31 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Rock River Healthcare?
No, Rock River Healthcare has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Rock River Healthcare?
The team at Rock River Healthcare can be reached at info@rockriverhc.com.
Does Rock River Healthcare operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Rock River Healthcare is registered as a for-profit in IL.
What is the overall rating for Rock River Healthcare?
Rock River Healthcare received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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