Nursing homes › Illinois › Willows Health Center
4054 Albright Lane, Rockford, IL 61103 · 8153161500 · 50 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 5.21 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 1.60. Weekend total: 4.31.
All-time on record: 26 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-16 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-11-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-11-25 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-11-25 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-25 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-15 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-11-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-01-28 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-10 |
| 2025-01-28 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-10 |
| 2024-09-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-10-06 |
| 2024-08-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-06 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2023-09-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-09-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-15 | Payment Denial | 15 days payment denial |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $12,909 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DITTMER, HELEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| DITTMER, HELEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| NELSON, BRETT | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| SALINAS, FRANCES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 146101. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.