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Assisted Living in Illinois

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle

Assisted Living in Illinois

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle

Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle
Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle offers assisted living services in a beautiful and elegant environment. The facility provides personalized care, social and recreational programming, and various convenient services. Residents can enjoy studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments with amenities such as three meals served daily and scheduled group transportation.
(815) 561-4099

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
3/5
Illinois average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
3/5
Illinois average: 3.0/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
Illinois average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5
Illinois average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 41m per day

This home provides 7% less nursing time per resident than the Illinois average.

Illinois average: 3h 57m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 46

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Illinois
Occupancy rate 95.7%
Residents per day 44
Occupancy rate
95.7%
Residents per day
44

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$9.9M
Operating deficit
-$955.6K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$9.9M
Operating deficit
-$955.6K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.4M
55.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.4M
Total costs $10.8M
Bed community size
46-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
96%
In line with Illinois average
Occupied beds
44 / 46
Average residents 93 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 1, 2025
CountyOgle

Additional Licensing Details

CMS Certification Number146090

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameRESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES OF ILLINOIS, INC.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsState-of-the-art Emergency Portable Response System

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

6 amenities
Large Walk-In Closets
Housekeeping And Linen Service
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Television Services
Beauty And Barber Shop
On-Site Staff 24-Hours/Day
Specific ProgramsAssisted Living, Strength Training, Aerobic Exercises, Personalized Activities, Social and Recreational Programming, Medication Management, Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree meals served buffet style daily.
Meals IncludedYes

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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.

2 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date September 23, 2025
Annual Inspection

3 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Illinois average: 7 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle

The most recent inspection on September 23, 2025, identified deficiencies related to insufficient staffing on the third shift, food service sanitation issues, and incomplete evacuation documentation. Earlier inspections, including the one on October 7, 2024, showed compliance with applicable regulations and no deficiencies. The main themes of the recent deficiencies involved staffing levels, food service sanitation, and life safety documentation. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The record shows a change from prior compliance to some cited issues in the latest inspection.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

State average 10.4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 29

State average 36.8

Citations per inspection
3.62

State average 3.68


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

16 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 13 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 2
44% better than State average

State average: 3.6

0 critical citations More info State average: 0.7

2 serious citations More info State average: 3.6

27 moderate citations More info State average: 32

0 minor citations More info State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Aug 13, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Aug 13, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jun 17, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jun 17, 2025
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Illinois The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

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Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Rochelle
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Hickory Estates of Taylorville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Taylorville
46
No
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Tremont Ridge Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hillsboro
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No
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Reif Residences
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Frankfort
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Hickory Estates of Pana
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Pana
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 121
Employees 103
Contractors 18
Staff to resident ratio 1.81:1
5% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average ratio: 1.90:1

Avg staff/day 49
Average shift 7.3 hours
0% compared with Illinois average

Illinois average: 7.6 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 32,458
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 55
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.1%

2,289 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Physician Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant 55 0 55 18,326 91 100% 7.5
Registered Nurse 21 0 21 5,667 91 100% 8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse 8 0 8 1,764 90 99% 7.6
Dental Services Staff 4 0 4 1,414 68 75% 7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff 6 0 6 1,241 91 100% 5.3
Speech Language Pathologist 0 3 3 767 88 97% 7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 0 1 512 64 70% 8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 424 53 58% 8
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 4 4 404 68 75% 5.4
Administrator 1 0 1 392 49 54% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 383 60 66% 6.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 2 2 349 68 75% 5
Dietitian 3 0 3 348 45 49% 7.7
Qualified Social Worker 0 1 1 183 49 54% 3.7
Nurse Aide in Training 3 0 3 82 13 14% 6.3
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 59 15 16% 3.9
Medical Director 0 2 2 48 3 3% 8
Feeding Assistant 0 1 1 40 3 3% 13.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 38 3 3% 12.7
Physician Assistant 0 1 1 18 3 3% 6
55 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
21 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 99%
4 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 75%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 97%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 58%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 75%
1 Administrator
% of Days 54%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 75%
3 Dietitian
% of Days 49%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 54%
3 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 16%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Physician Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
67 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
14 residents (20.9%)
Medicaid
27 residents (40.3%)
Private pay or other
26 residents (38.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 16.4
69% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 32.4
74% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 34.2%
121% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 37.5%
104% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.5%
18% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 21.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.8%
71% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.7%
49% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.1%
74% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.7%
75% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.1%
81% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.9%
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
11% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
7% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 91.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.3%
38% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
61% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.0%
46% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 63.0%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $18K
88% lower than Illinois average

Illinois average: $143K

Number of fines 1
66% fewer fines than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $18K
Illinois average $143K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 11, 2023
$18K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Illinois SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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