Willows Health Center
4054 Albright Lane, Rockford, IL, 61103
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 3
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 50
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Dec 11, 2023$12,909
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
- Nov 15, 202515 days
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Salinas, Frances | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Dittmer, Helen | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Dittmer, Helen | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Nelson, Brett | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Salinas, Frances | CORPORATE OFFICER |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Winnebago County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Senior Living CCN 145000 | Washington, IL | 1 | 2 | 1 | Shown | $230,097 |
| Crescent Care of Elgin CCN 145004 | Elgin, IL | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $44,709 |
| Grove of Fox Valley,the CCN 145006 | Aurora, IL | 4 | 4 | 2 | Not shown | $0 |
| Duquoin Nursing & Rehab CCN 145008 | Du Quoin, IL | 2 | 3 | 2 | Not shown | $26,260 |
| Alpine Care of Evanston CCN 145011 | Evanston, IL | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not shown | $40,258 |
| Allure of Knox County CCN 145012 | Galesburg, IL | 1 | 1 | 1 | Shown | $116,526 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Willows Health Center's CMS rating?
Willows Health Center has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Willows Health Center located?
Willows Health Center is located at 4054 Albright Lane, Rockford, IL, 61103 in Winnebago County, and CMS lists 50 certified beds.
Does Willows Health Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $12,909 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Willows Health Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Willows Health Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Willows Health Center's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.33 across 15 facilities in Winnebago County, and 2.55 across Illinois. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Willows Health Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Willows Health Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 146101
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 50
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 26 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | 0839 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 0686 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0605 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0679 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0689 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0692 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0755 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0883 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 0602 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 0755 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0610 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0755 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 0550 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 0686 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 6, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 0880 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 6, 2024 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0697 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 4, 2023 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.