12 nursing homes in Rockford, Illinois
Winnebago County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 12
- average CMS stars
- 2.2
- Medicaid certified
- 11
- beds
- 1,776
Which Rockford nursing homes take Medicaid
11 of the 12 nursing homes in Rockford are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF.
Star ratings across Rockford
The average overall CMS rating in Rockford is 2.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 4 of 5 | 2 |
| 3 of 5 | 3 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 5 |
All 12 nursing homes in Rockford
- River Bluff Nursing Home4401 North Main Street, Rockford 61103
- Alden Debes Rehab & HCC550 South Mulford Avenue, Rockford 61108
- Forest City Rehab & NRSG Ctr321 Arnold Avenue, Rockford 61108
- Alden Park Strathmoor5668 Strathmoor Drive, Rockford 61107
- The Citadel at Saint Anne Place4405 Highcrest Road, Rockford 61107
- Amberwood Care Centre2313 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford 61103
- Rock River Health Care707 West Riverside Boulevard, Rockford 61103
- PA Peterson at the Citadel1311 Parkview Avenue, Rockford 61107
- Fairhaven Christian Ret Center3470 North Alpine Road, Rockford 61114
- Alpine Fireside Health Center3650 North Alpine Road, Rockford 61114
- Willows Health Center4054 Albright Lane, Rockford 61103
- Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford 61103
Rockford nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Amberwood Care Centre | 4 of 5 | 11 |
| Fairhaven Christian Ret Center | 3 of 5 | 5 |
| Alpine Fireside Health Center | 3 of 5 | 11 |
| Willows Health Center | 3 of 5 | 12 |
Fines and abuse flags in Rockford
10 homes were fined $850,365 in total over 3 years and 2 carry the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Illinois
Illinois's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Rockford
How much does a nursing home cost in Illinois?
A shared room has a Illinois median of $8,304 a month, a private room $9,216 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Illinois?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Rockford, IL?
12 certified homes with 1,776 beds.
Which nursing homes in Rockford have the best ratings?
None has 5 stars overall right now; see the list on this page for the best inspection results.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.