Bickford of Rockford
Bickford of Rockford offers assisted living and independent living in Rockford, IL. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while independent living provides a maintenance-free setting for residents who do not need daily care. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who would prefer to remain in the same community.
Residents can bring pets, and transportation services are available for travel beyond the community. Meals are made from scratch, and special diets are accommodated so residents can continue following an established dietary plan. Spiritual care and religious services are also available for residents who want faith-based support.
Anne Gray is the director, and the community is operated by Rockford Bickford House.
Community insights.
About this community
Bickford of Rockford is legally operated by Rockford Bickford House, 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. 5 deficiencies 1 inspection
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• Deficiencies per inspection (194% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (44% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 5 | 9.0 | This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 44% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.0 | 1.7 | This facility has 194% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5 vs. IL avg 1.7).↑ 194% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 5.0 | This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (1 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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4.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Bickford of Rockford's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.92 miles to nearest hospital (OSF Saint Anthony Medical 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.
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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| 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 |
| Bickford of Rockford | AL IL | Rockford | 65
Facility
65
IL AVG
67
Rank
#123 / 282 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
IL AVG
48
Rank
#332 / 366 | - | - | Rockford Bickford House, LLC | 1 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
7
Rank
#147 / 239 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
IL AVG
1.4
Rank
#227 / 239 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
3
Rank
#175 / 269 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
2
Rank
#247 / 269 | - |
| 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
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Assisted Living in Illinois
Bickford of Rockford is located in Rockford, Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickford of Rockford
Who is the owner of Bickford of Rockford?
Bickford of Rockford is legally operated by Rockford Bickford House, LLC.
Is Bickford of Rockford in a walkable area?
Bickford of Rockford has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Bickford of Rockford?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Rockford's license number is 5100265.
When does Bickford of Rockford's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Bickford of Rockford's license expires on November 10, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Bickford of Rockford?
Yes, Bickford of Rockford allows residents to bring their pets.
Has Bickford of Rockford had any deficiencies?
Bickford of Rockford has had 5 reported deficiencies according to records from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Are there photos of Bickford of Rockford?
Yes — there are 15 photos of Bickford of Rockford in the photo gallery on this page.
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