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Morning Star Village
Independent Living in Rockford
Morning Star Village
Independent Living in Rockford
Overview of Morning Star Village
Morning Star Village provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services that are all tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services; striving to be the top-ranked assisted living community in Rockford. An elegant community that is built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of Morning Star Village can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.
Morning Star promotes a stress-free lifestyle for its residents, which is why they have provided essential services to do so– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Other community amenities include elegant designs and upscale amenities such as a dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, an arts and crafts studio, a courtyard, and spacious apartments.
75-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
21 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 10 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
AwardsBest Senior Living Award from A Place for Mom in 2023
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 20, 2025
ExpirationNovember 19, 2026
CountyWinnebago
Morning Star Village is legally operated by Morning Star Village, Inc.
Permanent Units
75 units
Total beds
75 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Dennis Leahy, President/Co-Founder
Offers Alzheimer's Care
Email
[email protected]
Spacious Lounge Area With A Cozy Fireplace
Gift Shop
Chapel
Activity/Craft Room
Beauty/Barber Shop
Specific ProgramsAbout Morning Star Village, Senior Living Services, Amenities, Activity Calendar, Recent Events, Floor Plans, Virtual Tour
Food DescriptionMorning Star Village takes pride in serving residents delicious and nutritious meals prepared by an in-house chef, featuring a wide variety of wholesome options.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Morning Star Village
Assisted Living
Independent Living
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.
8 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
6 other visits
Breakdown by inspection type
- 2 licensing inspections
- 6 other inspections
Latest inspection
Date
November 15, 2024
Inspection history
Inspection
01/18/2023
Inspection
05/16/2023
Inspection
07/13/2023
Inspection
08/17/2023
Annual Lic. Only = Annual Licensure Only Survey
11/21/2023
Inspection
01/18/2024
Inspection
07/09/2024
LGF311
Annual Lic. Only = Annual Licensure Only Survey
11/15/2024
1 deficiency
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Illinois average: 7 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Morning Star Village
The most recent inspection on November 15, 2024, found deficiencies related to improper date marking of refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods in the facility kitchen cooler. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so it is unclear whether this issue has appeared before or if there is a broader pattern. The main deficiency involved food service sanitation practices, specifically labeling and date marking, which could affect food safety. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. Without additional historical data, no clear trend of improvement or decline can be determined.
Living Spaces & Floor Plans
Morningstar Village P2
Morningstar Village P1
Morningstar Village P3
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Illinois
Morning Star Village is located in Rockford, Illinois.
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6.0 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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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
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Independent Living around Rockford The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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