TLC Senior Living
Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Machesney Park, IL

TLC Senior Living

Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Machesney Park, IL

Overview of Tlc Senior Living

Tender Loving Care in Rockford has provided a quality service for many families over the years. The upscale senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services for seniors is essentially a resident-centered environment that ensures each resident is treated like family. Tender Loving Care has continuously provided quality senior living care that many have sought in a home.

Their all-inclusive amenities essentially are helpful services that help with daily living, such as medication management and charting, housekeeping and laundry, transportation services, and ADLs (assistance with daily living: bathing, grooming, dressing, etc.).

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 62 Rank #134 / 282Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 134th out of 282 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #248 / 366Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 248th out of 366 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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
IssuanceDecember 18, 2025
ExpirationDecember 17, 2026
CountyWinnebago
License Number5107419

Ownership & Operating Entity

TLC Senior Living is legally operated by Tlc Illinois, LLC.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
62 units
Total beds
62 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.

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.

Overall vs. IL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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

This Facility IL Average vs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 9 5.0 This facility has had 80% more total inspections than the Illinois average (9 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 80% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for TLC Senior Living

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Places of interest near TLC Senior Living

Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Machesney Park's city center to TLC Senior Living'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-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.
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 67
Rank #43 / 282
No
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 48
Rank #274 / 366
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 13
Rank #69 / 144
A+ Rockford Al/Mc, LLC 8--
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #175 / 269
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 2
Rank #187 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Morning Star Village
AL
Rockford
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 67
Rank #102 / 282
Yes
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 48
Rank #335 / 366
22
Facility 22
IL AVG 13
Rank #39 / 144
A+ Morning Star Village, Inc 1
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 7
Rank #58 / 239
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 239
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Charter Senior Living of Rockford
AL
RC
Rockford
73
Facility 73
IL AVG 67
Rank #104 / 282
Yes
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 48
Rank #236 / 366
- A- Snh Lincoln Tenant LLC 3
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 7
Rank #179 / 239
2.7
Facility 2.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #182 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed
TLC Senior Living
AL
NH
Machesney Park
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 67
Rank #134 / 282
Yes
35
Facility 35
IL AVG 48
Rank #248 / 366
- - Tlc Illinois, LLC 9--
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 2
Rank #69 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Anam Care
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Rockford
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 67
Rank #266 / 282
No
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 48
Rank #344 / 366
- - Anam Care Inc. Inc 3
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #101 / 239
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #103 / 239
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #124 / 269
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 2
Rank #1 / 269
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

TLC Senior Living is located in Machesney Park, 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 TLC Senior Living

Who is the owner of TLC Senior Living?

TLC Senior Living is legally operated by Tlc Illinois, LLC.

Is TLC Senior Living in a walkable area?

TLC Senior Living has a walk score of 35. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of TLC Senior Living?

According to IL state health department records, TLC Senior Living's license number is 5107419.

When does TLC Senior Living's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, TLC Senior Living's license expires on December 17, 2026.

Are pets allowed at TLC Senior Living?

Yes, TLC Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does TLC Senior Living have?

TLC Senior Living has 62 beds.

Are there photos of TLC Senior Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of TLC Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

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