Anam Care
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living & Memory Care · Rockford, IL

Anam Care

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living & Memory Care · Rockford, IL

Overview of Anam Care

Anam Care has been part of Rockford for more than 35 years, growing into a small, one-story assisted living community built around a memory-care-forward model. Located at 8104 Sayer Road in Winnebago County, the home offers assisted living, adult day care, independent living, and memory care all in one place. With just 20 beds split between private and semi-private rooms, it’s built for an intimate scale that many families want. The car-dependent neighborhood has a Walk Score of 8, so residents and visiting families drive most places.

What sets Anam Care apart structurally is that every unit is designated an Alzheimer’s unit, reflecting the home’s intentional focus on memory care. This design means that if an occupant’s needs shift toward memory care, they can stay in the facility instead of relocating. Occupants receive 24/7 care from staff, and the routine includes transportation services, fitness programming, and recreation activities built into daily life.

State inspections by Illinois’s Department of Public Health have highlighted food service and housekeeping practices, not concerns about direct care. Most flagged items involve proper labeling and dating of refrigerated food in the kitchen. A complaint investigation in August 2025 found the facility in full compliance with all assisted living regulations and substantiated no complaints.

Anam Care offers something unusual for families exploring options. The array of care types means residents can age in place without changing addresses. That continuity, paired with the smaller setting and memory-care emphasis, attracts those prioritizing stability and specialized attention.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 20 Rank #395 / 418Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 395th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #608 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 608th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 20, 2025
ExpirationOctober 20, 2026
CountyWinnebago
License Number5103590

Ownership & Operating Entity

Anam Care is legally operated by Anam Care Inc. Inc.

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
20 units
Total beds
20 units

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Inspection History

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 3 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (42% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 39 This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.71 This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 1.71).↓ 42% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 35 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (3 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 7.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Anam Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Rockford

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

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

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place
AL
MC
RC
Rockford (Cherry Valley)
98
Facility 98
IL AVG 85
Rank #125 / 418
No
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 52
Rank #495 / 634
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 16
Rank #107 / 189
A+Rockford Al/Mc, LLC8--
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Morning Star Village
AL
Rockford
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 85
Rank #193 / 418
Yes
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 52
Rank #596 / 634
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 16
Rank #60 / 189
A+Morning Star Village, Inc1
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #67 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #117 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Charter Senior Living of Rockford
AL
RC
Rockford
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 85
Rank #198 / 418
Yes
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 52
Rank #440 / 634
-A-Snh Lincoln Tenant LLC3
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #203 / 276
2.7
Facility 2.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #207 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed
Home Again Assisted Living Cambridge
AL
MC
Cambridge47No 49 11A+Home Again Assisted Living Inc482.01-Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Anam Care
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Rockford
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 85
Rank #395 / 418
No
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 52
Rank #608 / 634
--Anam Care Inc. Inc3
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #120 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #117 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Anam Care is located in Rockford, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Anam Care

Is Anam Care in a walkable area?

Anam Care has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Anam Care?

According to IL state health department records, Anam Care's license number is 5103590.

When does Anam Care's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Anam Care's license expires on October 20, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Anam Care?

No, Anam Care has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Anam Care have?

Anam Care has 20 beds.

Has Anam Care had any deficiencies?

Anam Care has had 3 reported deficiencies according to records from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Are there photos of Anam Care?

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