CAverage · score 44/100 · #394 of 661 in Illinois
Stephenson Nursing Center
2946 South Walnut Road, Freeport, IL 61032 · 148 certified beds · Government - County
Staffing 3.1 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Illinois
9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 80)above median
$18,450 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Stephenson Nursing Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Illinois nursing homes in the same size band (large, 148 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Stephenson Nursing Center at a Glance
C
44/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.06 h.
41<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 80.
61<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $18,450 fines, 1 denials.
58<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Illinois, large facilities · CMS record 145895 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2946 South Walnut Road, Freeport, IL 61032
Phone8152356173
CountyStephenson
OwnershipGovernment - County
Certified beds148
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Illinois
- 19 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 128) — below median
2
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- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Illinois
- 21 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 144) — below median
1
Wynscape Health & Rehab - Wheaton, IL · 209 beds
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Illinois
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.