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TLC Senior Living
Tlc Senior Living provides assisted living and nursing care in Machesney Park, Illinois. The community provides continuous support with nursing services on-site, while helping residents with daily tasks. Residents can also participate in activities and fitness programs to help them interact with the community.
The community has 62 beds in a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. This allows residents to live alone or share a room. Pets are also allowed, so residents can bring an animal companion.
The area has a Walk Score of 35 and is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation services are also available to help residents travel conveniently.
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Pricing & Financial Information
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TLC Senior Living is legally operated by Tlc Illinois, LLC.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 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 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 9 | 4.0 | This facility has had 125% more total inspections than the Illinois average (9 vs. IL avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 125% more |
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0.8 miles from city 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Village | AL | Rockford | 75
Facility
75
IL AVG
75
Rank
#121 / 281 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
IL AVG
48
Rank
#334 / 365 | 22
Facility
22
IL AVG
10
Rank
#40 / 189 | A+ | Morning Star Village, Inc | 3 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
5
Rank
#114 / 244 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
IL AVG
1.3
Rank
#159 / 244 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 264 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#64 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Charter Senior Living of Rockford | AL RC | Rockford | 73
Facility
73
IL AVG
75
Rank
#123 / 281 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
IL AVG
48
Rank
#235 / 365 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
10
Rank
#82 / 189 | A- | Snh Lincoln Tenant LLC | 5 | 11
Facility
11
IL AVG
5
Rank
#226 / 244 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
IL AVG
1.3
Rank
#207 / 244 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
2
Rank
#123 / 264 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Anam Care | AL ADC IL MC | Rockford | 20
Facility
20
IL AVG
75
Rank
#267 / 281 | No |
8
Facility
8
IL AVG
48
Rank
#343 / 365 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
10
Rank
#82 / 189 | - | Anam Care Inc. Inc | 4 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
5
Rank
#70 / 244 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
IL AVG
1.3
Rank
#79 / 244 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
2
Rank
#123 / 264 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 264 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Trustwell Living Cherryvale Place | AL MC RC | Rockford (Cherry Valley) | 98
Facility
98
IL AVG
75
Rank
#62 / 281 | No |
30
Facility
30
IL AVG
48
Rank
#273 / 365 | 10
Facility
10
IL AVG
10
Rank
#71 / 189 | A+ | Rockford Al/Mc, LLC | 4 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
5
Rank
#70 / 244 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
IL AVG
1.3
Rank
#79 / 244 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
2
Rank
#173 / 264 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#182 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| TLC Senior Living | AL NH | Machesney Park | 62
Facility
62
IL AVG
75
Rank
#150 / 281 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
IL AVG
48
Rank
#247 / 365 | - | - | Tlc Illinois, LLC | 9 | - | - | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
2
Rank
#123 / 264 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
2.1
Rank
#64 / 264 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Illinois
TLC Senior Living is in Machesney Park, Illinois. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program
Eligibility
- General
- Low-income older adults and adults with physical disabilities who meet Illinois Supportive Living Program requirements and are accepted at a participating setting.
- IL specifics
- This is a Medicaid waiver alternative to nursing-home care.
What it provides
- Personal care; homemaking; laundry; medication assistance; activities and staff support. Residents remain responsible for room and board.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
- Asset limit
- Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
- IL specifics
- A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.
What it provides
- A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Community Care Program
Illinois CCP
- Asset limit
- Nonexempt assets of $17,500 or less; the home, car and personal furnishings are exempt.
Eligibility
- General
- Illinois residents age 60 or older with assessed long-term care need; citizenship/eligible noncitizen requirements apply; apply for Medicaid and enroll if eligible.
What it provides
- In-home assistance; adult day services and emergency home response; authorized services depend on assessment.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Family Caregiver Support Program (Illinois)
- Who it is for
- Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Eligibility
- General
- Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.
What it provides
- Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Eligibility
- General
- Illinois residents age 60 or older who are Medicaid-eligible, meet the DON assessment standard for risk of nursing-facility placement, can be safely supported in the community and meet cost-effectiveness rules.
- IL specifics
- The current eligibility minimum is age 60.
What it provides
- In-home homemaker service; adult day service; emergency home response and automated medication dispenser services.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Illinois Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
- IL specifics
- Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.
What it provides
- Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.




