Winnebago County · Illinois

Nursing homes in Winnebago County, Illinois

CMS data lists 15 certified nursing homes across 4 cities in Winnebago County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

15 facilities4 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS rates 15 of 15 certified nursing homes in Winnebago County. 3 hold a 1-star overall rating and 3 currently show the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 2.33, compared with the Illinois average of 2.55; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
15
across 4 cities
Average CMS overall
2.33
Illinois avg 2.55
1-star overall (CMS)
3
CMS abuse icon shown
3
Federal penalty records
$899,174
Payment denial records
7
Higher-severity citations
62

How Winnebago County compares

The county's CMS overall rating profile against Illinois, on the same scale.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Winnebago County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Illinois.

tick = IllinoisThis pageIllinois
5★0 · 0.0%14.1%
4★2 · 13.3%15.4%
3★4 · 26.7%15.1%
2★6 · 40.0%20.8%
1★3 · 20.0%33.9%
Not rated0 · 0.0%0.6%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareIllinois
CMS overall rating 500.0%14.1%
CMS overall rating 4213.3%15.4%
CMS overall rating 3426.7%15.1%
CMS overall rating 2640.0%20.8%
CMS overall rating 1320.0%33.9%
Not rated00.0%0.6%
Total15100.0%100.0%

County shares are calculated from the 15 CMS-certified nursing homes in Winnebago County; Illinois shares from all 667 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.

CMS-reported data

Winnebago County’s largest divergence from Illinois is at 2: 40.0% of the county’s facilities against 20.8% statewide (+19.2 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.

Where facilities are concentrated

The cities holding the largest share of Winnebago County nursing homes.

The 4 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 15 nursing homes.

  1. Rockford12 · 80%
  2. Durand1 · 7%
  3. South Beloit1 · 7%
  4. Loves Park1 · 7%
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4 total

Facilities in Winnebago County

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Search, filter, and sort the 15 nursing homes in Winnebago County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
15 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Alden Debes Rehab & Hcc
CCN 145142
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$113,280
Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr
CCN 145937
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$192,920
The Citadel at Saint Anne Place
CCN 145563
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$186,621
Alden Park Strathmoor
CCN 145259
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$115,265
Fair Oaks Rehab & Healthcare
CCN 145702
South Beloit, ILCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Shown$22,534
Medina Nursing Center
CCN 145495
Durand, ILCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$31,749
PA Peterson at the Citadel
CCN 145751
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$21,212
River Bluff Nursing Home
CCN 145771
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$10,199
Rock River Health Care
CCN 145818
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$72,260
Alpine Fireside Health Center
CCN 146066
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Amberwood Care Centre
CCN 145908
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Fairhaven Christian Ret Center
CCN 14E345
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$120,225
Willows Health Center
CCN 146101
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$12,909
East Bank Center, LLC
CCN 146069
Loves Park, ILCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF
CCN 146196
Rockford, ILCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Winnebago County, Illinois?

This dataset includes 15 CMS-certified nursing homes in Winnebago County, Illinois, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 4 cities. Of these, 3 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 3 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Winnebago County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 15 nursing homes in Winnebago County is 2.33, compared with the Illinois average of 2.55. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Winnebago County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Winnebago County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Winnebago County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.