Willows Health Center in Rockford, IL

Willows Health Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Rockford, Illinois. It is located in Winnebago county at 4054 Albright Lane, Rockford, Illinois 61103. You can reach out to the office of Willows Health Center via phone at (815) 316-1500. This skilled nursing facility has 50 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 60.6%. The nursing facility is classified as "Continuing Care Retirement Community" by CMS and its legal business name is Willows Health Center and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation.

Willows Health Center (Medicare CCN 146101) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 2006 (20 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in November, 2025.

Contact Information

Willows Health Center
4054 Albright Lane, Rockford, Illinois 61103
(815) 316-1500

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Nursing Home Profile

NameWillows Health Center
Location4054 Albright Lane, Rockford, Illinois
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds50
Occupancy Rate60.6%
Medicare ID (CCN)146101
Legal Business NameWillows Health Center
Ownership TypeNon Profit - Corporation

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Willows Health Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1912029760
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameWillows Health Center
Doing Business AsWillows Health Care
Address4054 Albright Ln, Rockford, IL 61103
Phone Number815-654-2530

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Willows Health Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Willows Health Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Willows Health Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day5.213.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day1.60.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.690.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.922.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.313.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.850.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.070.07
Total nursing staff turnoverNot available: no valid staffing data was submitted45.8%
Registered nurse turnoverNot available: no valid staffing data was submitted42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing homeNot available: no valid staffing data was submitted0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$12,909
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in November, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Willows Health Center for 12 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 26 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jan 26, 2026Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
F0839, Administration, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Feb 2, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 2, 2026
Nov 25, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 12, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Dec 17, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 11, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 12, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 12, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 12, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 12, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 12, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 12, 2025
Nov 15, 2025Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 26, 2025
Nov 15, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 12, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 10, 2025
Sep 24, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 10, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Oct 6, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 13, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 6, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2024
Sep 21, 2023Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 4, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 4, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 4, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 4, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 4, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 4, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Willows Health Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased19.2313.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.855.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.380.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms012.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury4.693.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine92.1993.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine86.4982.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.371.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedNot Available14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication15.3819.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine34.4379.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2.664.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence31.4519.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationNot Available15.38

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