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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Fairhaven Christian Ret Center

Rockford, IllinoisMedicare inspection record
(815) 877-1441

About Fairhaven Christian Ret Center

Fairhaven Christian Ret Center in Rockford, Illinois combines compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation services with faith-based values. Our experienced team supports recovery and healing through personalized care plans, therapeutic programs, and a welcoming environment that honors each resident's dignity and goals.

Community at a glance

Capacity

96 residents

Location

Rockford, IL

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

3470 NORTH ALPINE ROAD, Rockford, Illinois 61114

(815) 877-1441

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 26, 2026, state inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 5 hours 8 minutes with each resident a day, above the Illinois average of 3 hours 27 minutes.

Medicare fined Fairhaven Christian Ret Center once in the last three years, $120,225 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day5 hours 8 minutesAbove the Illinois average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day45 minutes
Nursing staff who left in the past year95%Above the Illinois average

Inspections

19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

February 26, 2026 · Standard inspection · 5 citations

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 13, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 13, 2026
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 13, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 13, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 13, 2026

March 26, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 27, 2025
February 26, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 14, 2025
January 8, 2025 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 29, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 29, 2025
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 29, 2025
  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 29, 2025
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 29, 2025
August 13, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 21, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 21, 2024
March 27, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2024
February 15, 2024 · Standard inspection · 4 citations+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 5, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 5, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 5, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 5, 2024

Fines and payment denials

1 fine totaling $120,225 in the last three years.

  • March 26, 2025Fine: $120,225

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare-certified beds
96
Average residents per day
67
Accepts
Medicaid
First certified
May 16, 1976
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
14E345

Location

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3470 NORTH ALPINE ROADRockford, IL 61114

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Questions about Fairhaven Christian Ret Center

How did Fairhaven Christian Ret Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on February 26, 2026 and cited 5 health deficiencies. The Illinois average is 12.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Fairhaven Christian Ret Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 5 hours 8 minutes with each resident per day, including 45 minutes from registered nurses. 95% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Fairhaven Christian Ret Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Fairhaven Christian Ret Center once in the last three years, totaling $120,225.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Rockford Skilled Nursing in Illinois Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026