FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR
321 ARNOLD AVENUE, Rockford, IL 61108
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR Compares
FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR is a 213-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rockford, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (5.9%) is below the Illinois average of 25.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 213 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rockford, the local average is 2.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (27% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 5.9% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9% (77% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR with other nursing homes in Rockford.
How is FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.1% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR lag behind other Rockford options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.2 stars across 12 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Rockford
Rockford sits in Winnebago County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 49,555 (17.5%)
- Median age
- 39.8 years
- Median household income
- $55,310
- Median home value
- $121,400
Demographics for Winnebago County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rockford.
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