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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.
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About this community
Anam Care is legally operated by Anam Care Inc. Inc.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (42% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.0 | 1.71 | This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 1.71).↓ 42% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 3 | 5 | 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?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Anam Care
7.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Anam Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, LLC | 8 | - | - | 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, Inc | 1 | 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 LLC | 3 | 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 | Cambridge | 47 | No | 49 | 11 | A+ | Home Again Assisted Living Inc | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 1 | - | 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. Inc | 3 | 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.
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?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Anam Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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