Nursing Homes · Rockford, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Rock River Health Care
707 West Riverside Boulevard · Rockford, IL 61103 · 130 certified beds
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About Rock River Health Care
Rock River Health Care is a nursing home in Rockford, Illinois. Its capacity is 130 beds, above the Winnebago County median of 129 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Saba Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 45 citations, the most recent on February 9, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.58 hours per resident per day. It is one of 12 nursing homes listed in Rockford. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (45)
Records from September 2023 to February 2026.
February 9, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
February 9, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.
August 19, 2025
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 27, 2025.
July 28, 2025
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 20, 2025.
July 21, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 20, 2025.
July 1, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 7, 2025.
June 4, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
March 24, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 4, 2025.
March 5, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2025.
March 5, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2025.
Penalties (5)
Total fines: $95,885
December 10, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $23,625 against this nursing home on December 10, 2025.
October 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,540 against this nursing home on October 9, 2024.
February 28, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,841 against this nursing home on February 28, 2024.
September 13, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $41,879 against this nursing home on September 13, 2023.
September 13, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting October 10, 2023, lasting 7 days (triggered by inspection on September 13, 2023).
Staffing
2.58 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 2.65 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of Saba Healthcare, a chain of 11 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.8 overall, 1.9 for health inspections, 1.5 for staffing, 2.2 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
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