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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Symphony Northwoods

2250 Pearl Street, Belvidere, IL 61008

Symphony Northwoods, a 113-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Belvidere, IL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #429 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 8 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#429 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
2.97
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
37
Inspection findings · 8 serious

The verdict

Symphony Northwoods, a 113-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Belvidere, IL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #429 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 8 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#429 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
2.97
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
37
Inspection findings · 8 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 666 IL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
145312
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
113
Residents
85
In Hospital
No
County
Boone
Last Inspection
Jan 7, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 2.97 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.32 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.95
CNA Hours
1.71
Total Nursing Hours
2.97 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
63.0%
RN Turnover
45.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Symphony Northwoods

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Symphony Northwoods ranks #429 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Symphony Northwoods operates 113 certified beds in Belvidere, IL with approximately 85 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 1★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 37 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 8 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 4 penalties totaling $118K against this provider. Staffing is reported at 2.97 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.32 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Symphony Northwoods falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 63.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (37 most recent)

F - Widespread - Minimal harm May 14, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 18, 2026 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 27, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Feb 4, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

C - Widespread - No harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0887

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2025 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 23, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 10, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 23, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 10, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 23, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jul 21, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 11, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 18, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 2, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 9, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 7, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 23, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 23, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 23, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 23, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Oct 23, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Oct 23, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 3, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2023 Tag: 0847

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2023 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 23, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 9.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 22.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 95.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 94.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 17.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 59.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 52.6% No

Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $118K

Date Type Amount
Jan 7, 2026 Fine $78K
Jan 7, 2026 Payment Denial -
Sep 10, 2025 Fine $14K
Jan 2, 2025 Fine $12K
Oct 23, 2024 Fine $14K
Jun 3, 2024 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Symphony Northwoods, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Symphony Northwoods

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IL registry
  • Peer homes near 113 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Symphony Northwoods?
Symphony Northwoods has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Symphony Northwoods rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Symphony Northwoods ranks 429th among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#429 of 661). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Symphony Northwoods?
Symphony Northwoods reports 2.97 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.32 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 63.0%.
How many beds does Symphony Northwoods have?
Symphony Northwoods has 113 certified beds with approximately 85 residents. The facility is located at 2250 Pearl Street, Belvidere, IL 61008.
Does Symphony Northwoods have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Symphony Northwoods has 37 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 8 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Symphony Northwoods received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Symphony Northwoods has received 4 penalties totaling $118K.
Who owns Symphony Northwoods?
Symphony Northwoods is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Symphony Northwoods last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Symphony Northwoods was on Jan 7, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Symphony Northwoods?
Symphony Northwoods is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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