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Morning Star Village
A three-story, 75-bed assisted living community at 1160 N Mulford Rd in Rockford’s Winnebago County, Morning Star Village has been running for 21 years now under Morning Star Village, Inc., with Dennis Leahy as President and Co-Founder. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts are all available, and the neighborhood lands at a Walk Score of 10, solidly car-dependent, so most days start with getting in a car.
The amenity list here leans toward the specific: there’s a chapel, a gift shop, an activity and craft room, and a lounge area built around a fireplace, the kind of spaces that give a building texture beyond hallways and a dining room; pets are welcome too. On the services side, transportation is arranged for residents, and the calendar includes social and recreational events on a regular basis.
Illinois’s Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation, handles inspections statewide, and at Morning Star Village those have tended to focus on dietary and food service practices and general housekeeping rather than anything tied to direct hands-on care.
Altogether, Morning Star Village is a longer-running, mid-sized Rockford community built around assisted living specifically, with a fuller-than-usual amenity list and a pet-friendly policy for residents who don’t want to leave that part of home behind.
Community insights.
About this community
Morning Star Village is legally operated by Morning Star Village, Inc.
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. 1 deficiency 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 2024 vs. Illinois state average• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (42% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 1 | 9 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.0 | 1.71 | This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 1.71).↓ 42% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 1 | 5 | 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
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Morning Star Village
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4.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Morning Star Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.83 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
#275 / 367 | 10
Facility
10
IL AVG
14
Rank
#69 / 141 | 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
#336 / 367 | 22
Facility
22
IL AVG
14
Rank
#39 / 141 | 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
#237 / 367 | - | 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 |
| Cedarhurst of Rockford | AL RC | Rockford | 73
Facility
73
IL AVG
67
Rank
#104 / 282 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
IL AVG
48
Rank
#237 / 367 | - | - | Snh Lincoln Tenant LLC | 7 | - | - | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#124 / 269 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 269 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Anam Care | AL ADC IL MC | Rockford | 20
Facility
20
IL AVG
67
Rank
#266 / 282 | No |
8
Facility
8
IL AVG
48
Rank
#345 / 367 | - | - | 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
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois
Morning Star Village is located in Rockford, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morning Star Village
Is Morning Star Village in a walkable area?
Morning Star Village has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Morning Star Village?
According to IL state health department records, Morning Star Village's license number is 5103202.
When does Morning Star Village's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Morning Star Village's license expires on November 19, 2026.
How long has Morning Star Village been in business?
Morning Star Village has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Morning Star Village?
Yes, Morning Star Village allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Morning Star Village?
The team at Morning Star Village can be reached at jane@livewithmorningstar.com.
How many beds does Morning Star Village have?
Morning Star Village has 75 beds.
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