Morning Star Village
Morning Star Village
Overview of Morning Star Village
A three-story, 75-bed assisted living community at 1160 N Mulford Rd in Rockford’s Winnebago County, Morning Star Village has been running for 21 years now under Morning Star Village, Inc., with Dennis Leahy as President and Co-Founder. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts are all available, and the neighborhood lands at a Walk Score of 10, solidly car-dependent, so most days start with getting in a car.
The amenity list here leans toward the specific: there’s a chapel, a gift shop, an activity and craft room, and a lounge area built around a fireplace, the kind of spaces that give a building texture beyond hallways and a dining room; pets are welcome too. On the services side, transportation is arranged for residents, and the calendar includes social and recreational events on a regular basis.
Illinois’s Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation, handles inspections statewide, and at Morning Star Village those have tended to focus on dietary and food service practices and general housekeeping rather than anything tied to direct hands-on care.
Altogether, Morning Star Village is a longer-running, mid-sized Rockford community built around assisted living specifically, with a fuller-than-usual amenity list and a pet-friendly policy for residents who don’t want to leave that part of home behind.
75-bed community Rank #193 / 418Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
22 years in operation Rank #60 / 189Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 189 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 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 10 / 100 Rank #596 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 596th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Best Senior Living Award from A Place for Mom in 2023
Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 20, 2025
ExpirationNovember 19, 2026
CountyWinnebago
License Number5103202
Morning Star Village is legally operated by Morning Star Village, Inc.
Permanent Units
75 units
Total beds
75 units
Lounge
Fireplace
Gift Shop
Chapel
Arts & Crafts
Activities
Salon
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.
1 deficiency
1 inspection
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
Overall vs. IL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Illinois average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at IL avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (at IL avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 9 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.0 | 1 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Illinois average (1 vs. IL avg 1).— At avg |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 9 | This facility has had 89% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (1 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Morning Star Village
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4.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Morning Star Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.83 miles to nearest hospital (OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center)
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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
0.8
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
0.8
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
0.8
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
Morning Star Village is located in Rockford, Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Morning Star Village
Is Morning Star Village in a walkable area?
Morning Star Village has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Morning Star Village?
According to IL state health department records, Morning Star Village's license number is 5103202.
When does Morning Star Village's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Morning Star Village's license expires on November 19, 2026.
How long has Morning Star Village been in business?
Morning Star Village has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Morning Star Village?
Yes, Morning Star Village allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Morning Star Village?
The team at Morning Star Village can be reached at jane@livewithmorningstar.com.
How many beds does Morning Star Village have?
Morning Star Village has 75 beds.
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