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Rosewood Care Center Of Rockford

Rosewood Care Center Of Rockford is a nursing home community in Rockford, IL.

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Rosewood Care Center Of Rockford

1660 South Mulford, Rockford, IL 61108

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

3.3 from 83 reviews
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Overall Review of Rosewood Care Center Of Rockford

common 25 reviews mention this

Caring, responsive staff stands out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and responsive to needs.

Many reviews emphasize how staff treat residents with respect and compassion, and how families felt supported during hard times. Several mentions call out attentiveness, prompt help, and kindness from both nurses and front-desk staff. A few reviews also point to improvements after leadership changes, with residents appearing more satisfied with day-to-day service.

caveat 17 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and safety concerns recur

Some reviews raise repeated concerns about cleanliness, odors, and safety practices.

Multiple negative reviews describe dirty rooms or hallways, unpleasant smells, and maintenance issues such as damaged walls or exposed problems. Several families report problems with showers, changing schedules, and residents left sitting in waste, which they link to sores or worsening conditions. A number of complaints also focus on staffing and supervision, including difficulty reaching people and unsafe handling during transfers.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food quality comes up often

Food is mentioned repeatedly, with some calling it excellent or a positive part of care.

A few reviews single out food as a strength, describing it as excellent and paired with good overall care. Other reviews mention meals being cold or generally unappealing, showing that dining experiences vary. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and supports special dietary restrictions.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Medication support is praised and criticized

Reviews describe a mixed picture around medication handling and follow-through.

Some families credit the team with keeping up with medications and other medical needs, including for hospice situations. Other reviews allege missed medications or delays, and describe times when residents had to repeatedly ask for pain or regular meds. Care services listed for the community include medication management and special dietary support, which aligns with why medication is such a focal point in resident experiences.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication and call response vary

Several reviews describe communication problems when families try to get updates or get help.

Some reviewers report difficulty reaching staff by phone or not getting call-backs, and they question whether updates are provided consistently. A few reviews also mention call-button or phone access issues that delayed support for residents. At the same time, other reviews highlight kind and helpful front-desk interactions, suggesting experiences can differ by situation and timing.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 116 resident community capacity 116 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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 (6 miles away) Greater Rockford (6 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • 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

Physicians

  • Mulford Medical (0.7 miles)
  • Valley Clinic of Family Practice (0.8 miles)
  • Swedishamerican Medical Group (0.8 miles)
  • Swedish American Valley Clinic (0.8 miles)
  • Zen Physical Medicine (1.2 miles)
  • Dr Vincent Facciano & Associates (1.3 miles)
  • Orthoillinois Rockford Roxbury Rockford (1.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Stumpy's Pub (0.9 miles)
  • Culver's (1 miles)
  • Red Lobster (1 miles)
  • Dos Reales Mexican Restaurant (1.1 miles)
  • Lino's (1.1 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (1.2 miles)
  • Culver's (1.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Eggsclusive Cafe (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center (1.4 miles)
  • DaVita Churchview Dialysis (1.9 miles)
  • Swedish American Employee (4 miles)

Parks

  • Midway Village Park and Walking Path (2.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Ryder Truck Rental (2.7 miles)

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