STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER
2946 SOUTH WALNUT ROAD, FREEPORT, IL 61032 · CCN 145895
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 148
- Avg residents/day
- 47.8
- Phone
- 8152356173
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 | 2025-02-04 | 15 | 12.2 | 9.5 | +2.8 worse |
| 2 | 2024-01-18 | 11 | 12.7 | 9.8 | -1.7 better |
| 3 | 2022-12-08 | 10 | 13.1 | 9.3 | -3.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 4 |
| Quality of life and care | 6 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.34 | — |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.88 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.97 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 1
Inspection citations (36)3 actual harm
- GF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-06-04 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20
Actual harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-05-27 · Health · corrected 2025-06-02
Actual harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
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.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Actual harm
- DF0803Ensure 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.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07
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.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2025-02-04 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-07-02 · Health · corrected 2024-07-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-02 · Health · corrected 2024-07-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-04-30 · Health · corrected 2024-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-04-30 · Health · corrected 2024-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure 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.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-10
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.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-01-09 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-01-09 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-01-09 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-09 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-12-12 · Health · corrected 2023-12-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31
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.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF STEPHENSON | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2014-07-21 |
| MCGLYNN, SUZANNE | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2012-10-12 |
Other facilities in FREEPORT
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village | ★★☆☆☆ | 124 |
| MANOR COURT OF FREEPORT | ★★☆☆☆ | 117 |
| PEARL PAVILION | ★☆☆☆☆ | 109 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.