Stephenson Nursing Center
Freeport, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145895) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $18,450 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (815) 235-6173 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Stephenson Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Stephenson Nursing Center reports 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5. CMS does not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in this data.
Stephenson Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $18,450.00, along with 1 payment denial. This data does not show a CMS abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Stephenson Nursing Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Freeport, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 148 certified beds, with an average of 70.8 residents at a time, and has been federally certified since November 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Stephenson Nursing Center 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 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
On nurse staffing, CMS reports total nurse hours of 3.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. CMS does not report a nursing staff turnover percentage in this data.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $18,450.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation is present in this data. There is no indication the facility changed ownership within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in this data.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied by CMS at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Stephenson Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, and has a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5; turnover data is not reported in this data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $18,450.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Stephenson Nursing Center has 148 certified beds and an average of 70.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by the county government (Government - County), and this data does not list a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1, 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; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 815-235-6173 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 815-235-6173 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 full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145895?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.