ElderGrade
B

74.3/100

Above average

Amberwood Care Centre

2313 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

CMS 3/5 stars #3 of 15 in Winnebago County (815) 964-2200
Certified beds
135
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

29.3/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.7 for 19 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.41 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.37 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 28% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.23 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.37 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.00 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 28.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 41 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 11, 2024 (1 year ago).

D Feb 25, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 27, 2025 F0687 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 3, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 1, 2025 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 14, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 10, 2025 F0755 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 11, 2024 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CITADEL HEALTHCARE, which operates 14 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GRAF, MARCELLA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LABAK, SANDRA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LOGAN, JULIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RIPSTEIN, KENNETH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STERN, TODD Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
GRAF, MARCELLA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
LABAK, SANDRA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
LOGAN, JULIE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
TODD STERN 2015 TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Amberwood Care Centre

What is the ElderGrade for Amberwood Care Centre? +

Amberwood Care Centre holds an ElderGrade of B (74.3 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Amberwood Care Centre? +

Residents receive an average of 3.23 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Amberwood Care Centre been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 41 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Amberwood Care Centre accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Amberwood Care Centre is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.