Nursing Homes in Rockford, Illinois
There are 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Rockford, Illinois, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. 92% are Medicare certified and 92% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Rockford’s 12 nursing homes have an average CMS overall star rating of 2.7 out of 5, compared with the Illinois average of 2.5, meaning Rockford is 0.20 points above the state average. The rating distribution is 1 star: 2 (17%); 2 star: 5 (42%); 3 star: 2 (17%); 4 star: 1 (8%); 5 star: 2 (17%), so 3 facilities (25%) are 4-5 star and 7 facilities (58%) are 1-2 star. Average nurse staffing in Rockford is 3.44 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the Illinois average of 3.5 HPRD, so Rockford is 0.06 HPRD below the state average.
All Nursing Homes in Rockford
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCYHEALTH JAVON BEA HOSPITAL -SNF | 2400 N ROCKTON AVE, ROCKFORD, IL, 61103 | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | 0 |
| FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RET CENTER | 3470 NORTH ALPINE ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61114 | 5 ★ | — | ✓ | 1 |
| WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER | 4054 ALBRIGHT LANE, ROCKFORD, IL, 61103 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME | 4401 NORTH MAIN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61103 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| AMBERWOOD CARE CENTRE | 2313 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL, 61103 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| ALDEN DEBES REHAB & HCC | 550 SOUTH MULFORD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL, 61108 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 |
| ALDEN PARK STRATHMOOR | 5668 STRATHMOOR DRIVE, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| ALPINE FIRESIDE HEALTH CENTER | 3650 NORTH ALPINE ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61114 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| ROCK RIVER HEALTH CARE | 707 WEST RIVERSIDE BOULEVARD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61103 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| PA PETERSON AT THE CITADEL | 1311 PARKVIEW AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| The Citadel at Saint Anne Place | 4405 HIGHCREST ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61107 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR | 321 ARNOLD AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL, 61108 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Rockford, Illinois?
There are 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Rockford, Illinois listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Rockford, Illinois?
Nursing homes in Rockford, Illinois have an average CMS overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Rockford accept Medicare and Medicaid?
92% of nursing homes in Rockford, Illinois are Medicare certified and 92% accept Medicaid.
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.