Amberwood Care Centre
Rockford, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145908) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (815) 964-2200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amberwood Care Centre has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Amberwood Care Centre reports 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, according to CMS. Nursing staff turnover is 28.4%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Amberwood Care Centre has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Amberwood Care Centre is a 135-certified-bed nursing home in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, with an average of 122.4 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Amberwood Care Centre holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star, indicating relatively low staffing performance compared to national benchmarks.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 3.23 per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with an annual nursing staff turnover rate of 28.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
Amberwood Care Centre is part of the Citadel Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Amberwood Care Centre has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Amberwood Care Centre is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a 28.4% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 1.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for Amberwood Care Centre in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 135 certified beds and an average daily population of 122.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Citadel Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Amberwood Care Centre has been certified since November 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Amberwood Care Centre scores 3 overall, 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8159642200 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8159642200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145908?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.