Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Rockford, IL
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Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Rockford, IL
CMS overall rating Info 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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Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center

Within the Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center of Rockford, a compassionate team is committed to providing comprehensive support, available round the clock. Whether you seek respite care or embark on a short-term path to recovery, they stand ready to guide their residents with personalized care options tailored to their unique needs. With a capacity to accommodate 213 individuals, Forest City provides a secure and nurturing environment, meticulously crafted to promote well-being and enhance quality of life. Their commitment to excellence has earned them the esteemed accreditation of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Alongside their expert medical services, they offer meticulous discharge planning and nutritional support, nurturing both body and spirit. Within their vibrant community, a tapestry of recreational activities also awaits, designed to inspire joy and foster meaningful connections among our cherished residents. As residents explore their picturesque gardens, the genuine smiles of their highly trained staff support seniors’ healing and help empower their resilience.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 60.3% Below IL avg. ▼ 60.3% Below IL avg.IL average: 2.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 64.0% Below IL avg. ▼ 64.0% Below IL avg.IL average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 6.4% Below IL avg. ▼ 6.4% Below IL avg.IL average: 2.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 64.5% Below IL avg. ▼ 64.5% Below IL avg.IL average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Illinois averages

Rank #143 / 152Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 152 homes we track in Illinois for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Illinois average, with a ranking across 152 Illinois facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 143rd out of 152 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.

1h 57m

37% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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.
22m
−50% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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.
24m
−37% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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.
1h 11m
−44% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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.
1h 38m
−47% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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
−31% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
20m
−42% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 29m per day

All 6 underlying metrics fall below the state average

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Similar occupancy to the Illinois average: 75.8%
Occupancy rate
77.8% Rank #77 / 151Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 151 homes we track in Illinois for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 151. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Residents per day (avg)
166
Avg. Length of Stay Info 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.
472 days
Bed community size
213-bed community Rank #22 / 418Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 418 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #224 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 224th out of 634 homes we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

AccreditationsJoint Commission

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsRecreational Activities, Nutritional Support and Meals, Respite Care and Short-Term Stays, Rehabilitation and Discharge Planning
Touring HoursVisiting Hours: 8:00 am to 8:30 pm; Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 124
Employees 112
Contractors 12
Staff to resident ratio 0.74 : 1
59% fewer staff per resident than Illinois average
Illinois average ratio: 1.80 : 1 Illinois average ratio: 1.80 : 1See full Illinois ranking
Avg staff/day 62
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Illinois average
Illinois average: 7.6 hours Illinois average shift: 7.6 hoursSee full Illinois ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 44,984

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 16 total: 10 full-time employees and 6 contractors. 16
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 17 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 64 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 64
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

8%

3,611 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6406422,83992100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse170176,17492100%8.2
Registered Nurse106165,11492100%7.8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff8083,57892100%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,92392100%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,4306874%7.8
RN Director of Nursing3031,4247885%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0225156672%7.8
Dietitian1015126571%7.9
Administrator1015046368%8
Nurse Practitioner1014846166%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0112575560%4.7
Qualified Social Worker0112223942%5.7
Physical Therapy Aide011822%4
Speech Language Pathologist011111%1.3
64 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
16 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 100%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025

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 Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $209K Rank #134 / 153Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 134th out of 153 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
46% higher than Illinois average

Illinois average: $143K

Number of fines 5
69% more fines than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
6% fewer payment denials than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $209K
Illinois average $143K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

5 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 28, 2025
$8K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 24, 2024
$137K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 11, 2024
$40K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Apr 11, 2024
5 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.9
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.7
15% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Illinois avg: 3.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.1%
43% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.8%
14% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 9.2%
57% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 21.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.3%
32% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.2%
56% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.2%
82% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 98.4%
105% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
12% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
8% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 91.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.06
49% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.05

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 4.30
91% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.25

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.9%
40% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
33% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.1%
40% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 63.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.7%
17% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 21.5%
54% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 22.7%
58% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 53.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

9% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Medicaid

71% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 167
Medicare
1
0.6% of residents
Medicaid
163
97.6% of residents
Private pay or other
3
1.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$13.1M
Net patient income Info 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."
$1.1M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$13.1M Rank #55 / 134Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 134 homes we track in Illinois. 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info 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."
$1.1M
Other income Info 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.
$301.3K
Payroll costs Info 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 #81 / 134Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 134 homes we track in Illinois. 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$6.0M 45.6% of net patient revenue Info 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 #106 / 134Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 134 homes we track in Illinois. 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 cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$6.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$12.1M

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (71% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 4 years.

Admissions
56 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 20%
Private pay 9%
Medicaid 71%
Discharges
80 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 26%
Private pay 5%
Medicaid 69%

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Address 4.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.47 miles to nearest hospital (OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center)

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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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2.41
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$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #58 / 134
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #67 / 134
53.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #62 / 134
145908
River Bluff Nursing Home
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Rockford (Ruby)
304
Facility 304
IL AVG 85
Rank #1 / 418
50.1%
Facility 50.1%
IL AVG 75.8
Rank #140 / 151
-34%
3.88
Facility 3.88
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #41 / 152
-33%+25%
$10.2k
Facility $10.2k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #69 / 153
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #72 / 153
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #39 / 153
2152-
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 52
Rank #470 / 634
County Of Winnebago
$12.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #59 / 134
$9.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #28 / 134
72.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 72.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #18 / 134
145771
Citadel PA Peterson
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Rockford
129
Facility 129
IL AVG 85
Rank #68 / 418
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
IL AVG 75.8
Rank #21 / 151
+22%
3.04
Facility 3.04
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #56 / 152
-24%-2%
$21.2k
Facility $21.2k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #79 / 153
63
Facility 63
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #133 / 153
2.6
Facility 2.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #24 / 153
4120-
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 52
Rank #487 / 634
-
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #48 / 134
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #60 / 134
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #82 / 134
145751
Rock River Healthcare
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Rockford
130
Facility 130
IL AVG 85
Rank #67 / 418
56.9%
Facility 56.9%
IL AVG 75.8
Rank #134 / 151
-25%
2.15
Facility 2.15
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #135 / 152
+9%-31%
$72.3k
Facility $72.3k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #111 / 153
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #109 / 153
2.4
Facility 2.4
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #19 / 153
474-
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 52
Rank #234 / 634
Smf Healthcare LLC
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #121 / 134
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #128 / 134
47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #92 / 134
145818
Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Rockford
213
Facility 213
IL AVG 85
Rank #22 / 418
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
IL AVG 75.8
Rank #77 / 151
+3%
1.96
Facility 1.96
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #143 / 152
-9%-37%
$192.9k
Facility $192.9k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #134 / 153
70
Facility 70
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #139 / 153
2.9
Facility 2.9
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #38 / 153
7166-
61
Facility 61
IL AVG 52
Rank #224 / 634
Fredsign Holdings I LLC
$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #55 / 134
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #81 / 134
45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #106 / 134
145937

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Illinois

Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center is located in Rockford, Illinois.
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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

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

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

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

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

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

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

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

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

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

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

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

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

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

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

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

Three tiers; no waitlist.

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

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

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

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

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

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

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center

Is Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center in a walkable area?

Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center?

Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center's occupancy is 79.2%.

Are pets allowed at Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center?

No, Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit.

Are there photos of Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center?

Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center is located at 321 Arnold Ave, Rockford, IL 61108.

What is the phone number of Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center?

(815) 397-5531 will put you in contact with the team at Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center.

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