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 #198 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 198th out of 426 homes in Illinois. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
21 years in operation Rank #64 / 145Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 145 homes in Illinois. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #595 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 595th out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Dennis Leahy, President/Co-Founder
Does not offer Alzheimer's Care
Spacious Lounge Area With A Cozy Fireplace
Gift Shop
Chapel
Activity/Craft Room
Beauty/Barber Shop
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
1 deficiency
9 inspections
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total inspections (13% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (89% below)
• Total inspections (13% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (89% below)
Latest Inspection
March 19, 2026
Facility Reported Incident
Inspection
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 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 3.5 | This facility has 86% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IL avg 3.5).↓ 86% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.1 | 0.9 | This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.1 vs. IL avg 0.9).↓ 89% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 9 | 8 | This facility has 13% more total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (9 vs. IL avg 8).↑ 13% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 15, 2024 annual inspection found one deficiency for failing to properly date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods in the kitchen cooler.
- The deficiency involved a substantial probability of harm related to food service sanitation.
- No complaints were reported or substantiated during this inspection period.
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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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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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.
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.
Are there photos of Morning Star Village?
Yes — there are 8 photos of Morning Star Village in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Morning Star Village?
Morning Star Village is located at 1160 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107.
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