RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME — Nursing Home in ROCKFORD, IL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 304 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 144.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145771 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.60 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.79 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 5, 2026), including 2 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — February 5, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level G)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Level G)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
River Bluff Nursing Home is a 304-bed nursing home in Rockford, Illinois. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident day, above the Illinois average of 3.5. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 3 deficiencies, 2 of them severe.
The facility shows a clear strength in having stronger-than-average nursing staffing, which can support daily care needs. However, its most recent inspection found multiple deficiencies, including serious issues around medication safety, accident hazards, pain management, radiology access, pest control and help with daily activities, so you’ll want to ask what specific corrective actions and oversight are now in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME Medicare and Medicaid certified?
RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME's CMS star rating?
RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME?
RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME reports 4.60086 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME had 3 total deficiencies, including 2 classified as severe.
How many beds does RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME have?
RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME has 304 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- EAST BANK CENTER, LLC — 4/5 — 0.6 mi
- ROCK RIVER HEALTH CARE — 2/5 — 0.6 mi
- WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER — 4/5 — 0.9 mi
- MERCYHEALTH JAVON BEA HOSPITAL -SNF — 5/5 — 2.1 mi
- AMBERWOOD CARE CENTRE — 3/5 — 2.1 mi
- ALPINE FIRESIDE HEALTH CENTER — 2/5 — 2.5 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.