2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Lodged along the serene landscapes of Rockford, Illinois, lies the cherished haven known as River Bluff Nursing Home. Within its walls, a compassionate staff stands ready to embrace and uplift every resident, creating a nurturing environment that feels like a true home. As a participant in Medicare and Medicaid programs, it opens its doors to those seeking quality care, irrespective of their financial circumstances. With a spacious capacity of 300 beds and county ownership, it stands as a pillar of support and compassion within the community it serves.
Beyond the confines of the home, the surrounding neighborhood envelops River Bluff Nursing Home in a vibrant embrace, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Laughter dances through the halls as residents come together for spirited rounds of bingo, forging lasting connections and cherished memories. Its essence lies in the bonds that form, the smiles that brighten each day, and the belief that every individual deserves the highest standard of care and love.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 40th out of 172 homes in Illinois for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 49m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 53m per day | ▲ 39% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 40m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 1m per day | ▲ 30% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 49% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 38m per day | ▲ 13% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
20% fewer staff per resident than Illinois average
0% compared with Illinois average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
19 total: 18 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
19
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
36 total: 28 full-time employees and 8 contractors.
36
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 106 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
106
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,006 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 106 | 0 | 106 | 37,163 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 8 | 36 | 12,271 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 1 | 19 | 6,819 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 11 | 0 | 11 | 5,321 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,013 | 87 | 95% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,378 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 915 | 67 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 722 | 73 | 79% | 5.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 59 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 352 | 63 | 68% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 169 | 23 | 25% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 120 | 53 | 58% | 2.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 79 | 26 | 28% | 3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
93% lower than Illinois averageIllinois average: $143K
66% fewer fines than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
6% fewer payment denials than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 14, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 7, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.6
30% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.7
44% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.2%
63% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.0%
41% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.9%
34% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.4%
57% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
26% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
7.5%
315% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.5%
85% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
26.0%
29% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
12% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.68
31% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.05
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.84
18% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.25
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
43% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
52% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 63.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
32.0%
22% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.9%
22% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 14.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
39.5%
26% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
40.3%
20% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
44% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
139Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for River Bluff Nursing Home from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #11 / 171Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 171 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #7 / 171Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 171 homes in Illinois. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Illinois average. Well-run Illinois facilities typically land around 54–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (44% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to River Bluff Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.91 miles to nearest hospital (UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Amberwood Care Centre | NH HC MC PC RC | Rockford (North Rockton Avenue) | 135
Facility
135
IL AVG
86
Rank
#64 / 426 |
86.1%
Facility
86.1%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#49 / 204 | +24% | 2.61
Facility
2.61
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#114 / 172 | -40% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 43
Facility
43
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#117 / 172 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#58 / 172 | - | 125 | - |
47
Facility
47
IL AVG
51
Rank
#356 / 648 | Todd Stern 2015 Trust | $12.8M
Facility
$12.8M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#86 / 171 | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#85 / 171 | 53.2%
Facility
53.2%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#83 / 171 | 145908 | ||||
| River Bluff Nursing Home | NH HC MC PC | Rockford (Ruby) | 304
Facility
304
IL AVG
86
Rank
#1 / 426 |
45.6%
Facility
45.6%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#185 / 204 | -34% | 4.13
Facility
4.13
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#40 / 172 | -33% | +33% | $10.2k
Facility
$10.2k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#75 / 173 | 30
Facility
30
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#79 / 172 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#45 / 172 | 2 | 152 | - |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
51
Rank
#470 / 648 | County Of Winnebago | $12.7M
Facility
$12.7M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#59 / 171 | $9.3M
Facility
$9.3M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#11 / 171 | 72.7%
Facility
72.7%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#7 / 171 | 145771 | ||||
| Citadel PA Peterson | NH HC MC PC RC | Rockford | 129
Facility
129
IL AVG
86
Rank
#72 / 426 |
85.5%
Facility
85.5%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#56 / 204 | +23% | 2.70
Facility
2.70
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#103 / 172 | -24% | -13% | $21.2k
Facility
$21.2k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#86 / 173 | 63
Facility
63
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#150 / 172 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#28 / 172 | 4 | 124 | - |
31
Facility
31
IL AVG
51
Rank
#487 / 648 | - | $14.4M
Facility
$14.4M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#47 / 171 | $7.1M
Facility
$7.1M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#75 / 171 | 49.2%
Facility
49.2%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#146 / 171 | 145751 | ||||
| Rock River Healthcare | NH HC MC RC | Rockford (West Riverside Boulevard) | 130
Facility
130
IL AVG
86
Rank
#71 / 426 |
56.9%
Facility
56.9%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#164 / 204 | -18% | 2.01
Facility
2.01
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#159 / 172 | +9% | -35% | $72.3k
Facility
$72.3k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#121 / 173 | 44
Facility
44
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#120 / 172 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#22 / 172 | 4 | 77 | - |
60
Facility
60
IL AVG
51
Rank
#233 / 648 | Smf Healthcare LLC | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#157 / 171 | $3.0M
Facility
$3.0M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#162 / 171 | 47.8%
Facility
47.8%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#79 / 171 | 145818 | ||||
| Alden Park Strathmoor | NH HC MC NC RC | Rockford (Strathmoor Drive) | 189
Facility
189
IL AVG
86
Rank
#35 / 426 |
73.8%
Facility
73.8%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#108 / 204 | +7% | 2.48
Facility
2.48
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#129 / 172 | +18% | -20% | $115.3k
Facility
$115.3k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#130 / 173 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#69 / 172 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#82 / 172 | 4 | 147 | - |
33
Facility
33
IL AVG
51
Rank
#470 / 648 | Nikolina Kuljanin | $14.9M
Facility
$14.9M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#80 / 171 | $6.9M
Facility
$6.9M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#88 / 171 | 46.5%
Facility
46.5%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#93 / 171 | 145259 |
River Bluff Nursing Home is located in Rockford, Illinois.
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River Bluff Nursing Home is in the Ruby neighborhood.
River Bluff Nursing Home has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
River Bluff Nursing Home's occupancy is 45.6%.
Yes — there are 7 photos of River Bluff Nursing Home in the photo gallery on this page.
River Bluff Nursing Home is located at 4401 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103.
(815) 921-9200 will put you in contact with the team at River Bluff Nursing Home.
Yes — River Bluff Nursing Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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