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HomeIllinoisAmberwood Care Centre

Amberwood Care Centre

2313 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 611038159642200
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
135
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 135 certified beds with an average of 126 residents per day (93% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 11 deficiencies (inspected Sep 11, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.27 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 33.3%

• Part of the Citadel Healthcare chain (13 facilities)

Amberwood Care Centre is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rockford, Illinois with 135 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored above average compared to Illinois facilities.

Beds
135
Avg Residents/Day
126
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Winnebago
Last Inspection
Sep 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
68.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (40)

F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: Oct 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jul 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jun 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 10 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.23 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.39 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.27 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.99 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.3%
RN Turnover
23.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
TODD STERN 2015 TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization10%Dec 30, 2021
AARON, JONATHAN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Dec 30, 2021
RIPSTEIN, KENNETH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual70%Dec 30, 2021
TELLER, CHANANEL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Dec 30, 2021
GRAF, MARCELLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 3, 2018
LABAK, SANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 8, 2025
LOGAN, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 6, 2023
RIPSTEIN, KENNETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 30, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Amberwood Care Centre?▾
Amberwood Care Centre has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Amberwood Care Centre had any health inspection violations?▾
Amberwood Care Centre had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 11, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Amberwood Care Centre?▾
Amberwood Care Centre provides 3.27 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 2.23 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.3%.
How many beds does Amberwood Care Centre have?▾
Amberwood Care Centre has 135 certified beds with an average of 126 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Citadel Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Amberwood Care Centre?▾
Yes, there are 11 other nursing homes in Rockford, Illinois with an average rating of 2.6/5. You can compare all facilities on the Rockford nursing homes page.

Part of Citadel Healthcare

This chain operates 13 facilities. View all →