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Nursing homes in Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 590 certified beds.
60% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (52%). Inspectors recorded 247 health deficiencies over three cycles, 41.9 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $424K across 16 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Stephenson County | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 666 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 60% | 52% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 41.9 | 29.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $424K | $75M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Estates of Lena | Lena | 92 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 39.1 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Stephenson Nursing Center | Freeport | 148 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 27.0 | $18K | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Manor Court of Freeport | Freeport | 117 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 51 | 43.6 | $124K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care | Freeport | 109 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 67 | 61.5 | $155K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village | Freeport | 124 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 42.7 | $126K | 22 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 30 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 19 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 14 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 14 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 13 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Residential Alternatives Of Illinois (1), Saba Healthcare (1), Serenity Estates (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Stephenson County, Illinois?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 590 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Stephenson County have the highest CMS ratings?
Serenity Estates of Lena (3 stars), Stephenson Nursing Center (3 stars), Manor Court of Freeport (2 stars)
How do Stephenson County nursing homes compare with Illinois?
60% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 52% statewide; citations run at 41.9 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.