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HomeIllinoisRiver Bluff Nursing Home

River Bluff Nursing Home

4401 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 611038159219200WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(76 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
304
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $10,199

How River Bluff Nursing Home Compares in Illinois

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IL average
2.6/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IL average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IL average
2.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.19 hrs/day
IL average
3.44 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.80 hrs/day
IL average
0.71 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
44.4%
IL average
44.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 4.19 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.44.
Reported RN time is 0.80 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.71.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 10, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Illinois median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
Illinois median
Winnebago County 65+
51,253
18.0% of county
County Population
284,591
Winnebago County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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River Bluff Nursing Home is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rockford, Illinois with 304 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
304
Avg Residents/Day
152.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 8, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Winnebago
Last Inspection
Apr 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
105.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (36)

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: May 26, 2026Corrected: 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: May 13, 2026Corrected: 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: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0776Potential for Harm

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Survey: Feb 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: 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: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: 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: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0776Potential for Harm

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Survey: May 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0886Potential for Harm

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey: Apr 27, 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: Apr 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Apr 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 6 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$10,199
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMay 14, 2024
$10,199
Payment DenialMar 7, 2024
21 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.52 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.87 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.19 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.86 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.4%
RN Turnover
29.2%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LOFGREN, MARKW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 10, 2020
LOFGREN, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 10, 2020
MCDIARMID, PATRICIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2019
COUNTY OF WINNEBAGOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2008

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for River Bluff Nursing Home and nearby alternatives.

All Illinois facilities
River Bluff Nursing Home
Rockford, ILCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,199
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CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Rock River Health Care
Rockford, IL3,168 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $95,885
Willows Health Center
Rockford, IL4,752 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,909
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -Snf
Rockford, IL2.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Amberwood Care Centre
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CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Alpine Fireside Health Center
Rockford, IL2.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $85,050
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
River Bluff Nursing Home
Rockford, IL · Current facility
—3/53/54/5$10,199
East Bank Center, LLC
Loves Park, IL
3,168 ft4/54/54/5None recorded
Rock River Health Care
Rockford, IL
3,168 ft2/52/52/5$95,885
Willows Health Center
Rockford, IL
4,752 ft3/53/54/5$12,909
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -Snf
Rockford, IL
2.1 mi4/55/51/5None recorded
Amberwood Care Centre
Rockford, IL
2.1 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Alpine Fireside Health Center
Rockford, IL
2.5 mi3/53/55/5$85,050

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for River Bluff Nursing Home?▾
River Bluff Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does River Bluff Nursing Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Illinois is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). River Bluff Nursing Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has River Bluff Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
River Bluff Nursing Home had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $10,199.
What are the staffing levels at River Bluff Nursing Home?▾
River Bluff Nursing Home provides 4.19 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, 0.87 LPN hours, and 2.52 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.4%.
How many beds does River Bluff Nursing Home have?▾
River Bluff Nursing Home has 304 certified beds with an average of 152.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 50% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near River Bluff Nursing Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Illinois, including 5 in Rockford. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about River Bluff Nursing Home?▾
On Google Maps, River Bluff Nursing Home has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 76 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.