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Alpine Fireside Health Center
3650 North Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61114
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 66 beds, Alpine Fireside Health Center serves Rockford in Winnebago County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2004.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 6, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $85K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), above the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 49.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Winnebago Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 38 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.3 | 30.5 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.0% | 53.1% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $85,050 | $80,559 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Dec 2025, 11 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×16 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2025 | Payment denial | — | 35 days |
| 7 Dec 2025 | Fine | $85,050 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.0%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 38.3% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Alpine Fireside Health Center Ltd.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxmati Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2022 |
| Alpine Fireside Properties LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2022 |
| Oxmati Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Winnebago County
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 |
All 15 facilities in Winnebago County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alpine Fireside Health Center been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Alpine Fireside Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $85K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Alpine Fireside Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alpine Fireside Health Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Oxmati Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alpine Fireside Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.