Nursing homes in Rockford, IL
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Rockford has 12 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.5 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, in line with the 2.5-star Illinois average. Methodology.
- 12
- Certified homes
- 2.5 ★
- About average for IL · Illinois 2.5
- 0
- Five-star homes
- 1,776
- Certified beds
All 12 nursing homes in Rockford, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amberwood Care Centre | 135 | None | |
| 2 | Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF | 17 | None | |
| 3 | Willows Health Center | 50 | $13K | |
| 4 | Alpine Fireside Health Center | 66 | None | |
| 5 | River Bluff Nursing Home | 304 | $10K | |
| 6 | Fairhaven Christian Ret Center | 96 | $120K | |
| 7 | Pa Peterson at the Citadel | 129 | $21K | |
| 8 | Rock River Health Care | 130 | $72K | |
| 9 | Alden Park Strathmoor | 189 | $115K | |
| 10 | The Citadel at Saint Anne Place | 179 | $127K | |
| 11 | Alden Debes Rehab & Hcc | 268 | $151K | |
| 12 | Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr | 213 | $193K |
Ratings in Rockford are best read against Illinois and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Illinois directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Rockford
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Rockford, IL · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
