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Best Independent Living in Winnebago County, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 independent living communities in Winnebago County, IL using IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in IL
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in Winnebago County, IL our team has analyzed — not a count of every independent living provider in Winnebago County, IL.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Winnebago County:
Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Homes
Avg Walk Score: 36/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Winnebago County, IL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 30The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Winnebago County, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
Prairie View Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Winnebago
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 80
Rank #335 / 379
Yes
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 51
Rank #427 / 585
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 15
Rank #121 / 189
-Sabra Health Care Holdings III, LLC9
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #165 / 315
Private Rooms
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center
IL
AL
CCRC
NH
RC
Rockford
-No
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 51
Rank #398 / 585
-A+----Private Rooms / Shared Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Winnebago County. See how we rank facilities

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Prairie View Assisted Living

500 E Mcnair Rd, Winnebago, IL 61088
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Overview of Prairie View Assisted Living

Nestled in the welcoming community of Winnebago, IL, Prairie View Assisted Living is an inviting senior living community that provides assisted living and short-term living. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on individual tastes. With a highly equipped and passionate team, residents can receive personalized care plans catering to their immediate interests and needs.

Dedicated to providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: full dining services, an emergency call system, a pendant for personal safety, housekeeping and laundry services, access to rehabilitation services, and many more. Meet new friends by participating in diverse recreational programs and other social activities. The Prairie View Assisted Living is ideal for seniors seeking a worry-free retirement.

Phone: (847) 779-8500

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Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center

3470 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61114
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Nestled in the tranquil community of Rockford, IL, Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is an inviting senior living community that provides independent living and nursing care services. Well-appointed large and small accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on individual tastes. With a well trained and dediccated team, residents can receive continuum care catering to their immediate needs and interests.

Dedicated to providing the highest level of independence and living options for residents, the community offers top-notch amenities and services including three delectable and healthy meals in restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, on-site full-service beauty salon, and transportation services for schedule personal appointments. Meet new friends and participate in diverse recreational programs and other social activities. At Fairhave Christian Retirement Center, seniors are assured of a wondrous retirement.

Phone: (815) 397-0082

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Data source Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Winnebago County, IL

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 independent living communities in Winnebago County, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Winnebago County, IL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Winnebago County, IL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Winnebago County, IL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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