RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 12 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Rockford, IL (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Rockford, IL, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

12Nursing Homes in Rockford
2.6/5
+0.1 vs state avgState avg: 2.50Rockford Avg Rating
$91K$53K vs state avgState avg: $145KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeRockford, IL

Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -Snf

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
17 Beds

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2400 N Rockton AveRockford, IL 61103

(815) 971-6295

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeRockford, IL

Alpine Fireside Health Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
66 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

3650 North Alpine RoadRockford, IL 61114

(815) 877-7408

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeRockford, IL

Amberwood Care Centre

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
135 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2313 North Rockton AvenueRockford, IL 61103

(815) 964-2200

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Care landscape in Rockford

How Rockford compares with the rest of Illinois on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+21.3%

    About 13% higher than the state average of 18.8%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover49.2%

    A little higher than the state average of 45.7%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability14.6%

    About 10% higher than the state average of 13.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Rockford, IL?

This page evaluates 12 eligible nursing homes in Rockford, IL and shows the top 12.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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