STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER

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Care Quality Indicators

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 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing 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 1.8 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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