Rock River Health Care
Rockford, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145818) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $95,885 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (815) 877-5752 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rock River Health Care holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Rock River Health Care reports total nurse staffing of 2.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.6%.
Rock River Health Care has 4 federal fines on record totaling $95,885.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Rock River Health Care is a 130-bed skilled nursing facility in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, with an average daily census of 74.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1995. It is part of the Saba Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.0 stars; Rock River's own rating exceeds that chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare, Rock River Health Care holds an overall rating of 3 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspections, 3 stars; quality measures, 2 stars; and staffing, 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.687 per resident per day, including 0.448 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 4 federal fines totaling $95,885.00, along with 1 payment denial on file for this facility. No abuse icon is reported, and CMS has not placed this facility in the Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data and figures may be updated over time.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Rock River Health Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.687 hours per resident per day, including 0.448 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a 30.6% nursing turnover rate.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 4 fines totaling $95,885.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Rock River Health Care.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 130 beds with an average of 74.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Saba Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Rock River scores 3, 3, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8158775752 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 8158775752 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Rock River Health Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145818?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.