The Sapphire at Northwoods
2250 PEARL STREET, Belvidere, IL 61008
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How The Sapphire at Northwoods Compares
The Sapphire at Northwoods is a 113-bed for-profit nursing facility in Belvidere, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (20.1%) is below the Illinois average of 25.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 113 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Belvidere, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.0% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.1% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 17, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Sapphire at Northwoods
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Sapphire at Northwoods with other nursing homes in Belvidere.
How is The Sapphire at Northwoods 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 practices help The Sapphire at Northwoods keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.8% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Sapphire at Northwoods keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 20.1% here versus 25.9% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Sapphire at Northwoods?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does The Sapphire at Northwoods lag behind other Belvidere options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Sapphire at Northwoods?
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 Belvidere
Belvidere sits in Boone County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 8,319 (15.6%)
- Median age
- 38.7 years
- Median household income
- $70,396
- Median home value
- $160,600
Demographics for Boone County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Belvidere.
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