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Nursing homes in Winnebago County, Illinois
There are 15 certified nursing homes in Winnebago County, Illinois, with 1,997 beds between them.
53% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (52%). Inspectors recorded 541 health deficiencies over three cycles, 27.1 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $1.1M across 30 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 | Winnebago County | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 15 | 666 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 53% | 52% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 27.1 | 29.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $1.1M | $75M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avira Health Pavilion | Loves Park | 54 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 44.4 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF | Rockford | 17 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Alpine Fireside Health Center | Rockford | 66 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 33.3 | $85K | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Amberwood Care Centre | Rockford | 135 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 30.4 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Fairhaven Christian Ret Center | Rockford | 96 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 21.9 | $120K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Rock River Health Care | Rockford | 130 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 35.4 | $96K | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Willows Health Center | Rockford | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 52.0 | $13K | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Medina Nursing Centerabuse icon | Durand | 89 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 42.7 | $81K | 29 Jun 2026 |
| River Bluff Nursing Home | Rockford | 304 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 12.5 | $10K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Alden Debes Rehab & HCCabuse icon | Rockford | 268 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 16.4 | $130K | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Alden Park Strathmoor | Rockford | 189 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 16.4 | $115K | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Fair Oaks Rehab & Healthcareabuse icon | South Beloit | 78 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 46.2 | $71K | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr | Rockford | 213 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 65 | 30.5 | $193K | 14 May 2026 |
| Pa Peterson At the Citadelabuse icon | Rockford | 129 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 65 | 50.4 | $21K | 25 Jun 2026 |
| The Citadel At Saint Anne Place | Rockford | 179 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 24.6 | $124K | 23 Jun 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. | 62 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 39 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 38 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 38 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 37 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 10 |
| Non profit | 4 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: The Alden Network (2), Citadel Healthcare (2), Saba Healthcare (2), Tutera Senior Living & Health Care (1), Mercyhealth System (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Winnebago County, Illinois?
15 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,997 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Winnebago County have the highest CMS ratings?
Avira Health Pavilion (4 stars), Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF (4 stars), Alpine Fireside Health Center (3 stars)
How do Winnebago County nursing homes compare with Illinois?
53% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 52% statewide; citations run at 27.1 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.