STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER
2946 SOUTH WALNUT ROAD, Freeport, IL 61032
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER Compares
STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER is a 148-bed government-owned nursing facility in Freeport, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.7%) is above the Illinois average of 5.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 148 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 38% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Freeport, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 36.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.8% (67% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (62% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.7% — worse than the Illinois average of 5.0% (132% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.9% — better 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 STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Freeport.
How is STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 36.3% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER 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 STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 38% occupancy across 148 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 STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Freeport?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Freeport
Freeport sits in Stephenson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 10,266 (23.0%)
- Median age
- 45.5 years
- Median household income
- $50,466
- Median home value
- $99,600
Demographics for Stephenson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Freeport.
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