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The Best Nursing Homes in
Rockford, IL

Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Rockford ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.

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Reviewed

14

Total Beds

3,343

Avg Star Rating

2.7

Safety Warnings

1

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Best Rated

Best Rated by CMS Stars

The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Rockford, IL, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.

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Facilities in Rockford, IL with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.

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Trach / Vent

High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements

High-acuity rehab facilities in Rockford, IL that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.

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Memory Care

Memory Care & Dementia Units

Facilities in Rockford, IL that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.

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Cardiac Rehab

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Facilities in Rockford, IL that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.

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Official Ranking

The Top 5 Leaderboard

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1

Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -Snf

2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford
●RN HoursNo data●CMS Stars4/5●Trust Index4.3◆●Bounce-back—
4-STAR CMS RATING
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2

Amberwood Care Centre

2313 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford
●RN Hours0.39h/day●CMS Stars3/5●Trust Index4.1◆●Bounce-back27.2%
0.4 RN HRS/DAY
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3

River Bluff Nursing Home

4401 North Main Street, Rockford
●RN Hours0.81h/day●CMS Stars3/5●Trust Index4.1◆●Bounce-back32.0%
0.8 RN HRS/DAY
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4

Alpine Fireside Health Center

3650 North Alpine Road, Rockford
●RN Hours0.80h/day●CMS Stars4/5●Trust Index4.1◆●Bounce-back25.8%
0.8 RN HRS/DAY4-STAR CMS RATING
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5

Alden Park Strathmoor

5668 Strathmoor Drive, Rockford
●RN Hours0.48h/day●CMS Stars2/5●Trust Index4.1◆●Bounce-back18.4%
0.5 RN HRS/DAY
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Full City Directory

9 More

Fairhaven Christian Ret Center

TRUST4.1
3470 North Alpine Road
0.7 RN hrs/day
4 CMS STARS

Alden Debes Rehab & Hcc

TRUST4.1
550 South Mulford Avenue
0.6 RN hrs/day
2 CMS STARS

ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

TRUST4.1
2400 North Rockton Avenue
N/A CMS STARS

VAN MATRE ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION INSTITUT

TRUST4.1
950 S Mulford RD
N/A CMS STARS

Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr

TRUST4.1
321 Arnold Avenue
0.5 RN hrs/day
1 CMS STARS

Willows Health Center

TRUST4.1
4054 Albright Lane
4 CMS STARS

The Citadel At Saint Anne Place

TRUST4.1
4405 Highcrest Road
1.1 RN hrs/day
1 CMS STARS

Pa Peterson At The Citadel

TRUST4.1
1311 Parkview Avenue
0.6 RN hrs/day
2 CMS STARS

Rock River Health Care

TRUST3.0
707 West Riverside Boulevard
0.5 RN hrs/day
2 CMS STARS
Market Insight

Common Questions about
Care in Rockford

What is the highest-rated nursing home in Rockford?

According to our data-driven quality matching, Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -Snf is the top-ranked facility in Rockford, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.3/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.

How many Rockford facilities have active safety warnings?

Currently, 1 out of 14 reviewed facilities in Rockford carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.

Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?

For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.

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