Anam Care
Memory Care & Independent Living · Rockford, IL

Overview of Anam Care

Ana Care is a senior assisted living facility near Rockford. The senior living community has dedicated itself to providing the highest quality of service that many families trust. The compassionate and caring staff aims to provide a safe and secure environment that allows residents to feel comfortable and relaxed during their stay. Anam Care has maintained its resident-centered approach to quality care for over 35 years.

Anam Care services include individualized care that is uniquely designed to accommodate the different needs of each resident. An enriched lifestyle is the goal of the community which is why they offer specialized programs, engaging activities, recreational classes, and 24/7 care.

(815) 332-5566

Types of Care at Anam Care

Memory Care Independent Living
Bed community size
20-bed community Rank #406 / 430Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 406th out of 430 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #606 / 647Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 606th out of 647 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 20, 2025
ExpirationOctober 20, 2026
CountyWinnebago

Ownership & Operating Entity

Anam Care is legally operated by Anam Care Inc. Inc.

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
20 units
Total beds
20 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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 3 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (57% below)
• Deficiencies per year (57% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
• Total inspections (38% below)
Latest Inspection October 27, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 37 This facility has 57% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (3 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 57% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 1.53.5 This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1.5 vs. IL avg 3.5).↓ 57% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.60.9 This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.6 vs. IL avg 0.9).↓ 33% better

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

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 58 This facility has 38% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 38% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on October 27, 2025, identified a deficiency related to food service sanitation involving unlabeled opened food items in the kitchen refrigerator. Earlier inspections also noted similar issues with food labeling and date marking, indicating a recurring theme in food service compliance. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. A complaint investigation conducted in August 2025 was unsubstantiated, with the facility found in compliance with relevant assisted living regulations. The pattern suggests ongoing challenges with food labeling, with no clear improvement or worsening trend based on the available inspections.

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 7.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Anam Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.84 miles to nearest hospital (UW Health Heart Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Illinois

Anam Care is located in Rockford, 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).
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~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).
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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).
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~$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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Anam Care

What neighborhood is Anam Care in?

Anam Care is in the 8104 neighborhood of Rockford.

Is Anam Care in a walkable area?

Anam Care has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does Anam Care's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Anam Care's license expires on October 20, 2026.

How many beds does Anam Care have?

Anam Care has 20 beds.

What is the phone number of Anam Care?

(815) 332-5566 will put you in contact with the team at Anam Care.

What county is Anam Care located in?

Anam Care is in Winnebago County.

Is Anam Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Anam Care is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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