CAverage · score 54/100 · #276 of 661 in Illinois
River Bluff Nursing Home
4401 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103 · 304 certified beds · Government - County
Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Illinois
18 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 136)below median
$10,199 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why River Bluff Nursing Home is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Illinois nursing homes in the same size band (large, 304 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.
River Bluff Nursing Home at a Glance
C
54/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.19 h.
95<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: 136.
39<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: $10,199 fines, 1 denials.
60<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.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Illinois, large facilities · CMS record 145771 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address4401 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Phone8159219200
CountyWinnebago
OwnershipGovernment - County
Certified beds304
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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3
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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.