Wesley Willows
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Rockford, IL

Wesley Willows

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Rockford, IL

Overview of Wesley Willows

Mitigating the impact that illnesses like Alzheimer’s and dementia have on seniors and their families need not be an uphill battle. With Wesley Willows’ brand of ability-centered memory care living, your loved one’s needs and complete comfort, are provided for. Residents of Kirk’s Place, Wesley’s memory care facility, rest assured that your near and dear are cared for by a highly-trained and compassionate staff that assist with daily living activities kindly and warmly, 24 hours a day.

Fostering a culture of nurturing and engagement, memory care programs utilize stimulating therapies including relaxation, music, and exercise in a serene and secure setting that offers the comfort of home. Family and friends are encouraged to be hands-on with residents’ day-to-day events, to ensure that this new chapter in their lives maintain a higher level of familiarity, for the best possible living experience.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Illinois state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 44m per day ■ Avg State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 57m per day ▲ 50% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 3h 14m per day ▲ 52% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 21m per day ▲ 41% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 37m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 29m per day
Walk Score
Walk Score: 14 / 100 Rank #578 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 578th out of 648 homes in Illinois for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMr. Bill Pratt, President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsHealth Care, Health & Rehab, Brain Health

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Quality of care over time

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

Long-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.83
11% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.05

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.97
57% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.25

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Frances Salinas

President & Chief Executive Officer

25 years of experience

Frances Salinas is the President and CEO of Wesley Willows, bringing nearly 25 years of healthcare administration experience in senior living. She specializes in leadership, operations, and finance, and holds a master’s degree in finance and accounting. Licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator and fluent in Spanish, Frances is dedicated to promoting active, secure lifestyles for seniors through personalized care.

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rockford's city center to Wesley Willows's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.92 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.

CMS & IL Dept. of Health data

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IL AVG 73.1
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IL AVG $4.8M
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4.13
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Illinois

Wesley Willows is located in Rockford, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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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
IL

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.
IL

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).
IL

~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).
IL

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).
IL

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).
IL

~$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
IL

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wesley Willows

Is Wesley Willows in a walkable area?

Wesley Willows has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Wesley Willows?

Yes, Wesley Willows allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Wesley Willows?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Wesley Willows in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Wesley Willows?

Wesley Willows is located at 4141 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103.

What is the phone number of Wesley Willows?

(815) 877-1441 will put you in contact with the team at Wesley Willows.

Is Wesley Willows Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Wesley Willows is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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