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Rock River Gardens in Sterling, IL

Rock River Gardens is a nursing home community in Sterling, IL.

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Rock River Gardens in Sterling, IL

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Rock River Gardens

3601 Sixteenth Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

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3.8 from 33 reviews
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Overall Review of Rock River Gardens

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness is a recurring note

Residents and families most often describe the staff as friendly and caring.

Across the reviews, people repeatedly mention staff being friendly, compassionate, welcoming, and willing to go above and beyond. Some also describe the experience as feeling like family or having a team that makes sure residents get the care they deserve. A few reviews are sharply negative about staff conduct, but even then, the conversation stays centered on day-to-day staff behavior and interaction.

common 2 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and calm come up

Several reviewers mention the building is clean and the atmosphere feels calm.

Some residents describe the facility as clean, calm, and quiet. Another review also points to a clean facility when it discusses overall satisfaction, even while other details are mixed in that same write-up.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities and social time

Reviews describe organized activities and opportunities to socialize outside.

One review highlights activities and psychosocial groups, along with extended services after rehab and communication with families. Another review adds that patients have opportunities for outside social interactions and trips, reinforcing that social programming is part of the day-to-day experience.

common 4 reviews mention this

Nursing and doctors provide structure

Several reviews focus on nursing and doctor involvement in day-to-day care.

A family member credits the staff and professional care with helping keep an illness in control over time. Another reviewer describes a stable environment supported by nurses and doctors and says they can manage even an uncontrollable patient. At the same time, that same review also notes difficulty getting doctors at certain times, suggesting mixed ease of access.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Concerns about conduct and belongings

Some reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct and lost belongings.

A few reviews are negative about staff and nurses, including claims of rudeness and a difficult overall experience. One review alleges mental abuse and describes a loss of belongings for an extended period, while another criticizes the administrator for not caring about residents or workers. Taken together, these comments point to safety and respect concerns that differ greatly from the more positive staff-focused reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 70 resident community capacity 70 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

  • 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

The area of Sterling, Illinois, surrounding CGH Lynn Boulevard Medical Center and CGH Medical Center offers convenient access to healthcare services with pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens nearby. There are several reputable physicians in close proximity for any medical needs. Additionally, there are various dining options including Asian Buffet, Subway, and Eggs In Paradise for a variety of dining choices. Places of worship such as New Life Lutheran Church provide opportunities for spiritual fulfillment. Transportation options like Budget Truck Rental and U-Haul make it easy to get around the area if needed. For leisurely activities, parks like Sinnissippi Park and Kilgour Park offer serene outdoor spaces for relaxation and exercise. Overall, this part of Sterling provides a balanced mix of amenities and services that could cater well to those considering senior living in the area.

Hospitals

  • CGH Lynn Boulevard Medical Center (1.2 miles)
  • CGH Medical Center (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Shopko Dixon Pharmacy (9.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (9.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Asian Buffet (1.4 miles)
  • Subway (1.4 miles)
  • Eggs In Paradise (1.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.5 miles)
  • Long John Silver's (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Dairy Mart (1.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Bard Optical - Sterling (1.5 miles)
  • Sterling Rock Falls Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Cgh Locust Street Health Center (1.6 miles)
  • Sterling S. Reese, MD, FACC (1.6 miles)
  • All About Eyes - Sterling (1.8 miles)
  • Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center (5.8 miles)
  • Kamal Kishore, MD (9.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Life Lutheran Church of Sterling Illinois (1.5 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church-Annex (2 miles)
  • River Valley Church (2.3 miles)
  • Seventh-Day Adventist Church (3.1 miles)
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (3.1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (4.6 miles)
  • Maranatha Baptist Church (4.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Budget Truck Rental (1.7 miles)
  • U-Haul (1.7 miles)
  • U-Haul (2.4 miles)
  • U-Haul (3.4 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (3.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (4.2 miles)
  • M & M Aviation Services (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Air Play Espresso and Bakery (2.4 miles)
  • Flynnie's Diner (9.9 miles)

Parks

  • Sinnissippi Park (1.8 miles)
  • Kilgour Park (1.9 miles)
  • Lawrence Park (2.5 miles)
  • Gartner Park (2.6 miles)
  • Hinders Field (3.5 miles)
  • Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park (3.7 miles)
  • Dixon Park District Maintenance Shop (9 miles)

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