RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME
4401 NORTH MAIN STREET, Rockford, IL 61103
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME Compares
RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME is a 304-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rockford, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.2%) is below the Illinois average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 304 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 50% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rockford, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.8% (30% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 26.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Rockford.
How is RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME addressing its quality measures 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 is RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.2% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 50% occupancy across 304 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME?
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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