Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Rockford, IL (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Rockford, IL, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -snfInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and – for quality of care. Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Amberwood Care Centre
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 14 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Alpine Fireside Health Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 1 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 44 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 2 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $55,283 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 1 of 5 for long-term care.
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Willows Health Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 13 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $12,909 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Fairhaven Christian Ret Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $120,225 in the last three years.
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Rock River Health Care
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 41 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $54,006 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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River Bluff Nursing Home
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 11 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 3 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $48,629 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Alden Park Strathmoor
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 20 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $115,265 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Center
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 23 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $192,920 in the last three years.
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The Citadel at Saint Anne Place
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 25 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 4 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $123,556 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Rockford, IL
What is the best-rated nursing home in Rockford, IL?
By Medicare’s ratings, Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -snf ranks first in Rockford, IL, with an overall rating of 4 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Rockford, IL?
10 homes in Rockford, IL qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Rockford, IL, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data