Pa Peterson At The Citadel
Rockford, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145751) · 129 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,212
Phone: (815) 399-8832 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pa Peterson At The Citadel has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Pa Peterson At The Citadel reports 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.6%.
Pa Peterson At The Citadel has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,212.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Pa Peterson At The Citadel is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 129 certified beds and an average daily census of 119.6 residents. It has been federally certified since September 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 2 stars, quality measures (QM) rating 4 stars, and staffing rating 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.70 per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $21,212.00, with 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare for specifics regarding this designation.
Pa Peterson At The Citadel is part of the Citadel Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months at this location.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the official listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.70 per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 59.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $21,212.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 129 certified beds with an average of 119.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit partnership and is part of the Citadel Healthcare chain, which has 14 facilities averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the data provided; contact the facility at 8153998832 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8153998832 or check Medicare Care Compare for inspection reports.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145751?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.