AMBERWOOD CARE CENTRE
2313 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103 · CCN 145908
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 135
- Avg residents/day
- 126.0
- Phone
- 8159642200
Inspection history vs Illinois & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Illinois avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-09-11 | 11 | 12.2 | 9.5 | -1.2 better |
| 2 | 2023-06-29 | 11 | 12.7 | 9.8 | -1.7 better |
| 3 | 2022-04-06 | 18 | 13.1 | 9.3 | +4.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 6 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.27 | 33.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.39 | 23.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 2.50 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CITADEL HEALTHCARE
- Facilities in chain
- 13
- Chain avg overall
- 3.20 / 5
Inspection citations (40)
- DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2025-10-27 · Health · corrected 2025-11-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2025-07-03 · Health · corrected 2025-07-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-07-01 · Health · corrected 2025-07-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-01-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-09-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-09-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-09-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2024-09-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-09-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-09-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-09-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0803Ensure 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.2024-06-15 · Health · corrected 2024-06-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-16 · Health · corrected 2023-09-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-04-06 · Health · corrected 2022-04-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIPSTEIN, KENNETH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 70% | 2021-12-30 |
| AARON, JONATHAN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2021-12-30 |
| TELLER, CHANANEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2021-12-30 |
| TODD STERN 2015 TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2021-12-30 |
| RIPSTEIN, KENNETH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-12-30 |
| GRAF, MARCELLA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-08-03 |
| LABAK, SANDRA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-04-08 |
| LOGAN, JULIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-01-06 |
Other facilities in ROCKFORD
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 50 |
| MERCYHEALTH JAVON BEA HOSPITAL -SNF | ★★★★☆ | 17 |
| ALPINE FIRESIDE HEALTH CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 66 |
| RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME | ★★★☆☆ | 304 |
| FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RET CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 96 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.