Overview of Citadel PA Peterson Citadel PA Peterson operates as a 158-bed skilled nursing facility at 1311 Parkview Ave in Rockford, Illinois, serving residents in Winnebago County. The community is privately owned and CMS-certified, offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing tracks. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay admissions.
The facility sits approximately 3.3 miles from downtown Rockford and 1.39 miles from UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.
CMS ratings underscore significant performance gaps.
Overall rating is 1-star, 60.3% below Illinois average. Health inspection, staffing, and quality measures all earned 1-star ratings, with staffing deficiency most pronounced at 53.2% below state average.
Nursing hours run 2h 42m per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3h 6m. A $21,000 CMS federal fine in July 2024 reflects regulatory violations. Staff-to-resident ratio is 1.60:1, 11% worse than the Illinois average. Payroll comprises 34.5% of revenue, significantly below the well-run facility benchmark of 54–67%.
Long-stay quality outcomes present a stark picture. Functional decline occurs in a composite measure at 28.8, 55% worse than Illinois average.
Of particular concern: 95.4% of long-stay residents report depressive symptoms; 98% worse than the state average of 48.1%.
Pressure ulcers in high-risk residents reach 10.4% (97% worse than state average). Unintended weight loss affects 13.0% of residents (99% worse). Walking ability declines in 33.8% of long-stay residents (84% worse).
Despite these systemic weaknesses, the facility operates specialized rehabilitation programs for stroke recovery, pulmonary care, cardiac recovery, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Services include dialysis, palliative care, and hospice.
Amenities encompass full-service dining, gardens and courtyards, activity areas, iPad and laptop access, and pet therapy.
Occupancy at 85.5% (rank #57/199 Illinois) reflects demand, yet current census composition is heavily Medicaid (71.1% long-stay) against admission patterns favoring Medicare short-stay (76% of admissions).
Short-stay post-acute rehabilitation outcomes perform modestly better. Re-hospitalization and emergency department visit rates run 8–36% better than the state average. However, long-stay residents dominate facility composition and outcomes.
Citadel PA Peterson functions as a post-acute short-term rehabilitation facility, with clear acknowledgment that 1-star status and long-stay resident outcome deterioration present significant placement considerations.
