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Stephenson Nursing Center
2946 South Walnut Road, Freeport, IL 61032
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 148 beds, Stephenson Nursing Center serves Freeport in Stephenson County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1996.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 15, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $18K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Stephenson Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 40 | 51 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.0 | 42.7 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 43.8% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $18,450 | $124,331 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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, 4 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×5 D ×27 E ×3 F ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 6 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 6 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2024 |
| 18 Jan 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 | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Fine | $18,450 | |
| 4 Feb 2025 | Payment denial | — | 114 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 17.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.6% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 32.0% | 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: government, county. Legal business name: County Of Stephenson.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Stephenson | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/21/2014 |
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 Stephenson County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 5 facilities in Stephenson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Stephenson Nursing Center been cited for?
40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Stephenson Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $18K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Stephenson Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Stephenson Nursing Center?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Stephenson. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Stephenson Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Mar 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.