Nursing Homes · Rockford, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Willows Health Center
4054 Albright Lane · Rockford, IL 61103 · 50 certified beds
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About Willows Health Center
Willows Health Center is a nursing home in Rockford, Illinois. Its capacity is 50 beds, below the Winnebago County median of 129 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 26 citations, the most recent on January 26, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.91 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
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (26)
Records from September 2023 to January 2026.
January 26, 2026
Tag F0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 16, 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 January 2, 2026.
November 25, 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 December 12, 2025.
November 25, 2025
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2025.
November 25, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2025.
November 25, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2025.
November 25, 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 17, 2025.
November 25, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2025.
November 25, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2025.
November 25, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 12, 2025.
November 25, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2025.
November 15, 2025
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2025.
November 15, 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 December 12, 2025.
January 28, 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 10, 2025.
January 28, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2025.
September 24, 2024
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 October 10, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2024.
August 22, 2024
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 October 6, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $12,909
November 15, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting December 18, 2025, lasting 15 days (triggered by inspection on November 15, 2025).
December 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,909 against this nursing home on December 11, 2023.
Staffing
4.91 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.84 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
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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