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Fairhaven Christian Ret Center
3470 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.
Fairhaven Christian Ret Center is a Non-profit, church related nursing home in Rockford, Illinois, certified for 96 beds and caring for about 67 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 9, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $120K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 94.7%.
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 | 21 | 38 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.9 | 30.5 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 94.7% | 53.1% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $120,225 | $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: 26 Feb 2026, 8 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×5 D ×11 E ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0761 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0761 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Fine | $120,225 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 94.7%, RNs 84.6%; — 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 | 13.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.4% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.8% | 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: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 | — | — |
| 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 |
| 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 Fairhaven Christian Ret Center been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Fairhaven Christian Ret Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $120K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fairhaven Christian Ret Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fairhaven Christian Ret Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fairhaven Christian Ret Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 2026.
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.