RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME

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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 2.6 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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