Amberwood Care Centre is a nursing home community in Rockford, IL.
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Amberwood Care Centre in Rockford, IL
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2313 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Many residents and families describe caring, attentive staff.
A sizable number of reviewers say the caregivers treat residents with kindness and show patience day to day. Several mentions describe nurses being attentive when family visits and CNAs being loving and supportive. Reviews also credit staff with resolving concerns quickly and making rehab feel manageable.
Some reviewers report delays reaching staff when they need help.
Multiple reviews describe trouble getting timely answers, especially when trying to reach staff through call lights or when questions come up. A few reviewers also say they could not find a CNA and that wait times stretched long enough to affect everyday routines like TV access or comfort needs. One review also calls out dinner not being provided right away.
Reviews are split, with some families praising meals and others criticizing them.
Some residents describe meals being well received, including times when residents eat without complaints, and others mention variety or generally nutritious food. Other reviewers are much less satisfied, saying the food is horrible or not good during short stays and rehab. There are also comments about meal access and timing that can add stress for families.
Several reviews describe cleanliness and room maintenance issues.
Some reviewers report the facility looking unclean, with strong odors or dirty conditions they found during visits. Others mention run-down rooms, issues like damage or missing functional items, and overall clutter that can make spaces feel unsafe or hard to move through. A few reviews also describe housekeeping and maintenance problems affecting comfort.
Families frequently mention activities and physical therapy during stays.
A number of reviews describe ongoing scheduled activities, including resident involvement and organized events with prizes. Rehab-focused reviewers also mention physical therapy that felt effective and staff who worked well with their needs. Some families point to the community keeping residents engaged so the time in rehab feels more positive.
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135 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Greater Rockford (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesAmberwood Care Centre is located at 2313 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103 in Winnebago County, Illinois
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