RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME – Nursing Home, ROCKFORD, Illinois
Medicare and Medicaid
CMS quality ratings
Overall
Health inspection
Quality of care
Staffing
RN staffing
16 substantiated complaints
Last cited survey: 5 February 2026 · 99 health and 45 fire safety citations on file
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Main info
Name
RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME
Address
4401 NORTH MAIN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61103
Federal Provider Number
145771
Phone
(815) 921-9200
Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
304
Residents in Certified Beds
151.6
Nursing Home Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Residence in Hospital
Legal Business Name
COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
Date of First Medicare/Medicaid Approval
1993-04-08
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Data current as of
31 May 2026
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Location
4401 NORTH MAIN STREET
ROCKFORD, IL 61103
Phone: (815) 921-9200
Compare to IL average
See how this facility compares to the IL state average among rated nursing homes (717 homes). Peer best shows the highest rating among similar homes in the same city.
| Metric | This facility | IL average | Peer best (city) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall CMS stars | 2 | 2.59 | 3 |
| Health inspection | 3 | 2.76 | 3 |
| Staffing | 4 | 2.19 | 5 |
| Quality measures | 1 | 3.04 | 5 |
| Certified beds | 304 | 124.2 | — |
| Citations on file (health + fire) | 144 | ~9.5 health* | — |
- ALDEN DEBES REHAB & HCC — 1★ overall
- ALDEN PARK STRATHMOOR — 2★ overall
- ALPINE FIRESIDE HEALTH CENTER — 3★ overall
- AMBERWOOD CARE CENTRE — 3★ overall
- CARRIAGE REHAB & HEALTHCARE — 2★ overall
* State deficiency average uses CMS rating-cycle health deficiency counts.
Owners information
| Name | Role Description | Type | Ownership Percentage | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOFGREN, MARK STEVEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | 0.00 | 06/10/2020 |
| LOFGREN, MARK STEVEN | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | 0.00 | 06/10/2020 |
| COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | 100.00 | 11/01/2008 |
| MCDIARMID, PATRICIA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | 100.00 | 04/01/2019 |
Inspections & deficiencies
CMS inspection citations for this nursing home. Filter by type or recency, and use severity chips to spot higher-risk findings.
144 citations on file · Latest survey: 5 February 2026 · 99 health · 45 fire safety
D: 68
E: 36
F: 24
G: 13
C: 3
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Health
Fire safety
Last 24 months
Health deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | F776 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. |
| 2026-02-05 | F776 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. |
| 2026-02-05 | F697 | G — Actual harm, isolated | Health | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2026-02-05 | F697 | G — Actual harm, isolated | Health | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2026-02-05 | F689 | G — Actual harm, isolated | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2026-02-05 | F689 | G — Actual harm, isolated | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2025-07-17 | F925 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| 2025-07-17 | F925 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| 2025-07-17 | F925 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| 2025-04-10 | F880 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2025-04-10 | F880 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2025-04-10 | F880 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2025-04-10 | F755 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2025-04-10 | F755 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2025-04-10 | F755 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2025-04-10 | F693 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | 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. |
| 2025-04-10 | F693 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | 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. |
| 2025-04-10 | F693 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | 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. |
| 2025-04-10 | F690 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2025-04-10 | F690 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
Fire safety deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | K345 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2025-04-10 | K915 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. |
| 2025-04-10 | K920 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2025-04-10 | K345 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2025-04-10 | K915 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. |
| 2025-04-10 | K920 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2025-04-10 | K223 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2025-04-10 | K311 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2025-04-10 | K920 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2025-04-10 | K915 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. |
| 2025-04-10 | K345 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2025-04-10 | K311 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2025-04-10 | K223 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2025-04-10 | E32 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
| 2025-04-10 | E32 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
| 2025-04-10 | E32 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
| 2025-04-10 | K223 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2025-04-10 | K311 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2024-03-07 | K353 | F — Minimal harm, widespread | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2024-03-07 | K281 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
Additional information
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Quality Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 3 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating | 1 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Long Stay) | 2 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Short Stay) | 1 |
| Staffing Rating | 4 |
| RN Staffing Rating | 4 |
| Reported CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.03963 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.87974 |
| Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.8094 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.68913 |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 4.35351 |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.02527 |
| Casemix CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.03736 |
| Casemix LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.66261 |
| Casemix RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.27167 |
| Casemix Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.97164 |
| Adjusted CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.06673 |
| Adjusted LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.80271 |
| Adjusted RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.73853 |
| Adjusted Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.97234 |
Health Inspection and Deficiency Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 1) | 2019-02-21 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 2) | 2018-03-09 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 11 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 5 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 6 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 1) | 102 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 1) | 1 |
Health Revisit Score (Cycle 1) | 0 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 1) | 102 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 16 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 9 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 7 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 2) | 96 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 2) | 1 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 2) | 96 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 3) | 2017-04-05 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 24 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 9 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 15 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 3) | 1 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 3) | 128 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 3) | 128 |
Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 97.5 |
Complaints, Fines, and Penalties
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Number of Facility Reported Incidents | 3 |
Number of Substantiated Complaints | 16 |
Number of Fines | 1 |
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 10199 |
Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
Total Number of Penalties | 2 |
Cited for Abuse | |
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | |
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | |
With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
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