River Crossing

Q: Is River Crossing in a walkable area?

River Crossing has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at River Crossing?

River Crossing's occupancy is 72.7%.

Q: What is the address of River Crossing?

River Crossing is located at 1660 S Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108, United States.

Q: What is the phone number of River Crossing?

(815) 397-8700 will put you in contact with the team at River Crossing.

Q: Is River Crossing Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — River Crossing is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

Overview of River Crossing

River Crossing operates as a nonprofit 120-bed nursing home offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing care at 1660 South Mulford Road in Rockford. Opened in 2019 under Principal Travas Tucker’s leadership, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents.

The resident population is heavily Medicaid-dependent (76.4%), with Medicare at 5.7% and private-pay residents at 17.9%. Occupancy currently stands at 59%, modestly below the state average. Average resident stay is 93 days

The site sits adjacent to Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute, just 0.53 miles away, though the neighborhood itself scores 3 on walkability; car-dependent with limited nearby options.

The facility’s financial structure shows payroll investment at $6.7 million, representing 60.1% of $11.1 million annual revenue; a ratio within the well-managed range for Illinois nursing homes.

No federal penalties have been issued in the past three years.

The nonprofit model supports mixed short-stay rehabilitation and longer-term care admissions.

River Crossing operates as a rehabilitation-focused nursing home serving both transitional and long-term residents in a car-dependent Rockford location.

(815) 397-8700

Types of Care at River Crossing

Nursing Home

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

59%

93 days

6 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 3 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. Travas Tucker, Principal

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for River Crossing based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 68.5% ↓ 6.3pp vs 2022

Net Income -$2.8M ↑ ~$484.1K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6.7M ↓ ~$928.7K vs 2022

Profit Margin -25.0% ↑ 0.9pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	63.0%	64.2%	70.0%	67.5%	65.2%	69.7%	63.1%	57.4%	49.1%	61.3%	74.7%	68.5%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	144	120	120	120
Net Income	-$494,066	-$628,694	-$938,898	-$1,159,737	-$1,433,248	-$391,284	-$1,491,698	-$2,154,763	-$1,034,542	-$1,481,843	-$3,262,384	-$2,778,323
Gross Revenue	$8,538,905	$8,943,202	$9,026,692	$8,151,338	$9,519,947	$11,177,566	$8,760,007	$7,202,502	$4,247,535	$10,728,348	$12,610,035	$11,112,432
Operating Expenses	$6,878,789	$7,358,129	$8,011,853	$7,841,827	$8,514,014	$8,483,970	$8,233,799	$7,957,904	$4,616,705	$8,632,789	$12,566,551	$11,502,563
Net Patient Revenue	$6,332,069	$6,715,760	$7,035,002	$6,670,846	$7,067,634	$8,076,241	$6,735,312	$5,791,293	$3,578,034	$6,786,428	$8,903,648	$8,282,816
Total Payroll	$3,339,380	$3,547,443	$3,869,782	$3,525,475	$4,017,828	$4,214,134	$3,876,003	$3,867,138	$2,171,939	$4,905,110	$7,594,966	$6,666,283
Profit Margin %	-5.8%	-7.0%	-10.4%	-14.2%	-15.1%	-3.5%	-17.0%	-29.9%	-24.4%	-13.8%	-25.9%	-25.0%
Medicare %	23.8%	22.4%	20.0%	14.1%	20.2%	21.6%	16.8%	12.3%	9.9%	12.1%	14.5%	5.7%
Medicaid %	44.2%	42.2%	53.4%	50.2%	40.4%	53.0%	52.4%	47.0%	44.3%	64.4%	66.4%	76.4%
Private %	32.0%	35.4%	26.6%	35.7%	39.4%	25.4%	30.8%	40.7%	45.9%	23.5%	19.1%	17.9%
Revenue/Day	$229	$239	$229	$226	$247	$264	$244	$230	$236	$253	$272	$276
Cost/Day	$249	$262	$261	$265	$297	$278	$298	$316	$304	$322	$384	$383
Avg Length of Stay	26.1 days	27.6 days	42.7 days	34.7 days	38.7 days	36.2 days	43.4 days	73.1 days	129.8 days	102.9 days	90.9 days	135.8 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$11.1M

Operating deficit

-$2.0M

Voluntary non-profit community

Home revenue

$11.1M

Operating deficit

-$2.0M

Payroll costs

$6.7M

60.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

-$235.6K

Total costs $6.4M

What does this home offer?

Total Residents: 120

Building Type: Single-story

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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5.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to River Crossing's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.53 miles to nearest hospital (Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute)

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+

General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual

Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General Illinois resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability

General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

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

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

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+

General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

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

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

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

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI

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

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

Benefits

Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

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

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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River Crossing	-	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.	Rockford	120	72.7%	+5%	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	156	3	#N/A	$11.1M	$6.7M	60.1%	145891

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Is River Crossing in a walkable area?

River Crossing has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at River Crossing?

River Crossing's occupancy is 72.7%.

What is the address of River Crossing?

River Crossing is located at 1660 S Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108, United States.

What is the phone number of River Crossing?

(815) 397-8700 will put you in contact with the team at River Crossing.

Is River Crossing Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — River Crossing is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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