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East Bank Center, LLC
Scout 77Loves Park, IL · 54 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Loves Park.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Rockford, Illinois
Every licensed senior community in the Rockford, IL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Rockford
Local Rockford-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Rockford prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,380/mo median
typical range $4,300–$6,730
Memory Care
$6,910/mo median
typical range $5,530–$8,640
Skilled Nursing
$7,850/mo median
typical range $6,930–$9,250
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,380/mo median
typical range $2,400–$7,600
Residential Care Home
$4,840/mo median
typical range $3,870–$6,050
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Rockford using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Rockford.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 18 communities in Rockford, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Belvidere Health and Rehab
Scout 72Belvidere, IL · 80 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Belvidere.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →3
Amberwood Care Centre
Scout 67Rockford, IL · 135 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rockford.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →4
Rockford, IL · 17 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rockford.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Willows Health Center
Scout 63Rockford, IL · 50 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rockford.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →6
Alpine Fireside Health Center
Scout 59Rockford, IL · 66 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rockford.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →7
Fairhaven Christian Ret Center
Scout 55Rockford, IL · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rockford.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →8
River Bluff Nursing Home
Scout 51Rockford, IL · 304 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rockford.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Pa Peterson at the Citadel
Scout 42Rockford, IL · 129 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rockford.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →10
Medina Nursing Center
Scout 40Durand, IL · 89 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Durand.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →11
Alden Park Strathmoor
Scout 39Rockford, IL · 189 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rockford.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →12
Rock River Health Care
Scout 35Rockford, IL · 130 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rockford.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →13
Fair Oaks Rehab & Healthcare
Scout 28South Beloit, IL · 78 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in South Beloit.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →14
Symphony Maple Crest
Scout 28Belvidere, IL · 86 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →15
Symphony Northwoods
Scout 25Belvidere, IL · 113 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →16
The Citadel at Saint Anne Place
Scout 20Rockford, IL · 179 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →
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Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr
Scout 20Rockford, IL · 213 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →18
Alden Debes Rehab & Hcc
Scout 16Rockford, IL · 268 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,930–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Rockford, IL?
In the Rockford, IL area, assisted living typically runs $4,300–$6,730/month (median $5,380), memory care $5,530–$8,640/month (median $6,910), and skilled nursing $6,930–$9,250/month (median $7,850) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Rockford, IL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Rockford, IL right now are East Bank Center, LLC, Belvidere Health and Rehab, Amberwood Care Centre. The full ranked list of 18 communities is on this page.
How are the 18 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.