River Bluff Nursing Home
Rockford, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145771) · 304 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,199 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (815) 921-9200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Bluff Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
River Bluff Nursing Home reports 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.4%.
River Bluff Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,199.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
River Bluff Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned nursing facility in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1993. It is licensed for 304 beds, though average daily census is 152.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Bluff holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measures rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine against River Bluff Nursing Home totaling $10,199.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location. The data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
Families considering River Bluff should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects a single snapshot of federally reported data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Bluff Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
River Bluff Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with 44.4% nursing staff turnover; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,199.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for River Bluff Nursing Home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Bluff Nursing Home is certified for 304 beds, with an average daily census of 152.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
River Bluff Nursing Home is owned by the county government; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 8, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; River Bluff scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; call the facility at 8159219200 and verify details 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 8159219200 and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review River Bluff Nursing Home's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145771?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.