Rockford, IL has 12 licensed nursing homes providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,139/mo. That's roughly in line with the Illinois state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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Median monthly price, Rockford
$8,139/mo
Typical range $7,650 – $9,033
● Rockford $8,139 ○ National median $11,029
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Rockford figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Modeled median costs for nursing homes in Rockford versus Illinois and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $6,728 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Rockford's implied rate of about $35 an hour:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: Cherry Valley $7,310 · New Milford $7,310 · Loves Park $8,139 · Machesney Park $8,139 · Winnebago $7,310
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A note on counting: we show 12 licensed nursing homes providers listed for Rockford proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Rockford has an estimated population of 147,521. About 26,200 residents (18%) are age 65 or older. Rockford is located in Winnebago County, Illinois. The median household income is $54,752. Our directory currently lists 12 licensed nursing homes providers in Rockford. Estimated median cost in Rockford is $8,139 per month, compared with $8,304 per month statewide in Illinois.
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Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Rockford.
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We currently list 12 licensed nursing homes providers in Rockford, IL.
Rockford's median nursing homes cost is about 2% lower than the Illinois state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, nursing homes in Rockford, IL costs $8,139/month (median).