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Nursing homes in Winnebago County, Illinois
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Alden Debes Rehab & Hcc
550 South Mulford Avenue · Rockford, IL
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
Alden Park Strathmoor
5668 Strathmoor Drive · Rockford, IL
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Medina Nursing Center
402 South Center Street · Durand, IL
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
The Citadel at Saint Anne Place
4405 Highcrest Road · Rockford, IL
Ownership: Non-profit (church related)
Fair Oaks Rehab & Healthcare
1515 Blackhawk Boulevard · South Beloit, IL
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
PA Peterson at the Citadel
1311 Parkview Avenue · Rockford, IL
Ownership: For-profit (partnership)
River Bluff Nursing Home
4401 North Main Street · Rockford, IL
Ownership: Government (county)
Rock River Health Care
707 West Riverside Boulevard · Rockford, IL
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Amberwood Care Centre
2313 North Rockton Avenue · Rockford, IL
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Center
321 Arnold Avenue · Rockford, IL
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Alpine Fireside Health Center
3650 North Alpine Road · Rockford, IL
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
Avira Health Pavilion
6131 Park Ridge Road · Loves Park, IL
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Willows Health Center
4054 Albright Lane · Rockford, IL
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -snf
2400 N Rockton Ave · Rockford, IL
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Fairhaven Christian Ret Center
3470 North Alpine Road · Rockford, IL
Ownership: Non-profit (church related)
CMS ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.
Nursing home care at a glance
Scope: all homes within Winnebago County, Illinois. Filters do not change this comparison scope.
CMS overall rating
out of 5 · from this site's directory data
Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Winnebago County (15 facilities), Illinois (666 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equallyNurse staffing time
hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Winnebago County: average of 14 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026Nursing staff turnover
share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Winnebago County: average of 13 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026Explore more local data
Inspections and quality
Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.
How these comparisons work
Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.
Choosing care in Winnebago County
This directory lists 15 nursing homes in Winnebago County, Illinois, with 1,997 certified beds between them. Their average CMS overall rating is 2.2 stars, below the national average of 3.0 stars: 2 homes hold four or five stars and 8 have one or two.
Among the highest-rated homes are Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -snf (4 stars) and Avira Health Pavilion (4 stars).
By ownership, 67% are for-profit, 27% non-profit and 7% government-owned. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility. 4 homes carry the CMS abuse icon, which flags recent inspection citations related to abuse; check the inspection details on each profile.
These figures come from the CMS data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.
Costs and payment
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Review each home’s dated CMS ratings, inspection information and staffing details in its profile.
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Planning your county-wide search
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What should I review beyond the overall rating?
Open each facility profile to review dated inspection, staffing and quality information, and keep family reviews separate from CMS ratings.
How do I check payment and admissions?
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Questions about nursing homes in Winnebago County
How many nursing homes are in Winnebago County?
There are 15 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Winnebago County, with 1,997 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.
Which nursing homes in Winnebago County have the highest Medicare rating?
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -snf (4 stars), Avira Health Pavilion (4 stars), Amberwood Care Centre (3 stars). See the full ranking.
What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Winnebago County?
2.2 out of 5 across 15 rated homes, compared with 2.5 for Illinois as a whole.
Do nursing homes in Winnebago County accept Medicaid?
14 of the 15 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Illinois.
Are any nursing homes in Winnebago County on Medicare’s Special Focus list?
No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.