CAverage · score 46/100 · #370 of 661 in Illinois
Alpine Fireside Health Center
3650 North Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61114 · 66 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Illinois
11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 114)below median
$85,050 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Alpine Fireside Health Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Illinois nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 66 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.
Alpine Fireside Health Center at a Glance
C
46/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.73 h.
92<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: 114.
36<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: 1.
8<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $85,050 fines, 1 denials.
38<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, medium facilities · CMS record 146066 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address3650 North Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61114
Phone8158777408
CountyWinnebago
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds66
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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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.