Nursing homes › Illinois › Rock River Health Care
707 West Riverside Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61103 · 8158775752 · 130 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Saba Healthcare, a group operating 11 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.7/5, 6 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,125,606 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.69 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.45. Weekend total: 2.19. Nursing staff turnover: 31%.
All-time on record: 45 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-02-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-10 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-08-19 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-07-28 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-20 |
| 2025-07-21 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-20 |
| 2025-07-01 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-07 |
| 2025-06-04 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-03-24 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-04-04 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2024-10-09 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-10-09 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-28 |
| 2024-06-04 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-05 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-28 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2023-09-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-09-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Health | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-09-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-09-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | Fine | $23,625 |
| 2024-10-09 | Fine | $17,540 |
| 2024-02-28 | Fine | $12,841 |
| 2023-09-13 | Fine | $41,879 |
| 2023-09-13 | Payment Denial | 7 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMF HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 15% | since 08/20/2014 |
| BLONDER, MOSHE | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 13% | since 08/20/2014 |
| LEVOVITZ, YERUCHOM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 14% | since 08/20/2014 |
| SINGER, AHARON | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 13% | since 08/20/2014 |
| WEBSTER, SHIMON | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 18% | since 08/20/2014 |
| LEVOVITZ, YERUCHOM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/21/2020 |
| WEBSTER, SHIMON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/21/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 145818. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.