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Rock River Health Care in Rockford, IL

Rock River Health Care is a nursing home community in Rockford, IL.

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Rock River Health Care in Rockford, IL

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  • Interior

    A modern waiting area equipped with comfortable seating, a television, and vending machines.

  • Decor

    A modern reception area featuring stylish furniture and contemporary lighting.

  • Building

    Aerial view of a modern apartment complex with an adjacent parking lot.

  • Bedroom

    A modern and clean hospital room featuring a hospital bed, bedside table, and calming decor.

  • Trees

    An apartment complex with a parking lot in front, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

  • Dining

    A modern dining area with tables and chairs, featuring bright lighting and colorful artwork on the wall.

  • Artwork

    A spacious dining area featuring modern tables and chairs, complemented by vibrant artwork and ample natural light.

  • Seating Area

    A modern waiting room with comfortable chairs, a television, and vending machines.

  • Bathroom

    A clean and modern hospital room with a bed, bedside tables, and a curtain for privacy.

  • Television

    A simple and functional room featuring a bed, wardrobe, and workspace.

  • Healthcare

    A physical therapy room equipped with walking bars for rehabilitation exercises.

707 West Riverside Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61103

To contact a resident: (815) 877-5752

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.9 from 31 reviews
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Overall Review of Rock River Health Care

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Building upkeep and cleanliness concerns

Several reviews describe serious cleanliness and upkeep problems on-site.

A number of residents’ families describe a facility that felt rundown, with reports of areas that were not clean or not well maintained. Multiple reviews mention strong cleanliness-related complaints, including smells and other conditions families found unacceptable. One review also raises a bed bug concern, and others use broad “disgusting” language about the overall condition of the building.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staffing and response can fall short

Reviews repeatedly mention delayed or inadequate help when needed.

Some reviewers say they had trouble getting assistance when requesting help, including accounts of ignored requests and slow response to call lights. A long-term resident also describes staff not being readily available and not always cooperative. Other reviews point to shortages of CNAs and describe the care workload as too heavy, while at least one recent rehab/therapy experience reports the family did not see long waits for help.

common 8 reviews mention this

Caregivers are often described as compassionate

Many reviews highlight caring, respectful staff members.

Many families and residents describe staff who feel compassionate and supportive, including respectful treatment and help that made people feel safe and more comfortable. Several reviews specifically credit individual nurses or caregivers for turning problems into better experiences, from wound care to mobility progress. A few reviews are not as positive about staff attitudes, but the overall pattern includes multiple accounts of kindness and dedicated care.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed mentions

Dining quality comes up in reviews, with both positives and problems.

Some reviewers say the food is good or that their loved one’s meals were well received. Others report meal issues such as food arriving cold and missed meal service. One rehab experience also ties food quality to their overall satisfaction, suggesting the dining experience varies by situation.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Activities need more options

Residents’ activity experiences are uneven, with requests for more.

A positive review highlights a Christmas party as something that brightened residents’ days. But another long-term resident asks for more activities, suggesting the schedule may not meet everyone’s expectations. Overall, reviews point to some engaging events while also leaving room for additional programming and variety.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 130 resident community capacity 130 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Greater Rockford (8 miles away) Greater Rockford (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Swedish Pancake House (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Burger King (0.2 miles)
  • Doughboys Donuts (0.4 miles)
  • Backyard Grill & Bar (1 miles)
  • Spring Garden Family Restaurant (1.3 miles)
  • Olympic Tavern (1.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Roy H McNitt, DDS (0.3 miles)
  • Sung Ling Chou (0.8 miles)
  • Crusader Clinic (0.8 miles)
  • Deguide Susan J MD Innovamed Internal Medicine Specialists (1.1 miles)
  • Mehta, Vikas MD - Rockford Health Systems (1.8 miles)
  • Rockford Health Physicians (1.9 miles)
  • Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Genoa A Qol Healthcare Company Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Meridian Healthcare (1.2 miles)
  • Genoa Healthcare (1.4 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • North Park Church of Christ (1.8 miles)
  • Harlem Road Church Of Christ (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • The Baking Grounds North (2.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Javon Bea Hospital-Rockford (1.9 miles)
  • The Bridge Clinic of Rockford (3.1 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Care (3.4 miles)
  • Swedish American Employee (3.5 miles)
  • SwedishAmerican 9th St Center (3.6 miles)

Parks

  • Anderson Japanese Gardens (2 miles)

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