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River Bluff Nursing Home

4401 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,473

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,918
  • Average State Price: $8,401
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • River Bluff Nursing Home Description

    River Bluff Nursing Home is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the town of Loves Park, Illinois. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 making it the 20th highest rated community in the city out of 34 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    7.4
    River Bluff Nursing Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 60 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 18 out of 34 communities in Rockford
  • Ranking in State: 1029 out of 1473 communities in IL
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Some visitors and former staff have had limited exposure to the entire facility, focusing mainly on specific areas like the office or certain wings.
    • Many reviews highlight the caring and attentive nature of the staff, with family members of residents noting that their loved ones are well cared for.
    • Concerns have been raised about the facility being understaffed, leading to delayed responses to residents' needs and, in some cases, neglect.
    • There are mixed opinions on the cleanliness and organization of the facility, with some noting improvements and others pointing out areas of decline.
    • Several reviewers appreciate the variety of activities available to residents, contributing to a positive living environment.
    • Issues with lost personal items and management's responsiveness to concerns have been mentioned, affecting the overall satisfaction of some residents and their families.
    • Despite some negative experiences, there are accounts of exceptional care, particularly in the final stages of residents' lives, with specific staff members being praised for their dedication.
    • Feedback on the facility's management and administrative practices is varied, with some calling for improvements to enhance the quality of care and staff morale.

    Overall, the reviews of the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with many families expressing gratitude for the care received, while also highlighting areas that need attention to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of all residents.


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    Health

    Intravenous Therapy

    Therapists

    Rehabilitation Therapy

    Pain Management

    Long-term Care

    Dental Services


    Services

    Support Services

    Volunteer Services

    Social Services Staff

    X-ray


    Activities

    Fishing Trips

    Bingo

    Exercise Groups

    Community Outings

    Trivia

    Bible Study


    Community Amenities

    Beautiful Courtyards

    Spa

    Gardens

    Gift Shop

    Fitness Program

    Lounges


    Room Amenities

    Satellite TV

    Bathing

    Grooming

    Dressing


    Dining

    Nutrition Management

    Dining Out

    Dining Room

    Enteral Feeding



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: April 8, 1993
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 304
    Total current residents: 131
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 14
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 9
    Total cost of fines: $75710


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-12 2023-06-02 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2023-05-12 2023-06-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
    2023-05-12 2023-06-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-05-12 2023-09-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-05-12 2023-06-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2023-05-12 2023-06-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-05-12 2023-06-02 F Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-05-27 2022-07-11 F Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2022-05-27 2022-07-11 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2022-05-27 2022-06-20 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-05-27 2022-06-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-05-27 2022-12-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-05-27 2022-06-20 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-05-27 2022-06-20 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 E Egress Deficiencies Install proper backup exit lighting.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 E Services Deficiencies Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    2021-08-06 2021-08-26 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-17 2023-02-02 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2022-11-22 2022-12-14 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-09-26 2022-10-14 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-04-27 2023-05-22 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2023-04-27 2023-05-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2023-04-27 2023-05-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2023-04-27 2023-05-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2023-04-27 2023-05-22 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-04-27 2023-05-22 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2023-04-27 2023-05-22 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-04-27 2023-05-22 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-04-27 2023-05-22 C Infection Control Deficiencies Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
    2022-04-22 2022-05-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    2022-03-01 2022-03-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-02-15 2022-02-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    2022-02-15 2022-02-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-02-15 2022-02-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-09-30 2021-10-14 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-05-18 2022-06-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-05-18 2022-06-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-05-18 2022-06-08 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-05-18 2022-06-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2022-05-18 2022-06-08 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2022-05-18 2022-06-08 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure 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.
    2022-05-18 2022-06-08 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-02-18 2021-03-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-01-19 2021-02-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor 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.
    2020-08-27 2020-09-24 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    2020-08-27 2020-09-24 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-04 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-04 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-04 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-04 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-04 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-05-17 $66,756
    2020-09-07 $655
    2021-07-26 $975
    2021-07-26 $983
    2022-01-17 $1,316
    2022-01-24 $1,657
    2022-01-24 $1,645
    2022-02-21 $1,973
    2022-02-21 $1,988
    2022-02-28 $2,302
    2022-05-18 $15,000
    2022-09-26 $18,150
    2022-11-22 $33,660

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2018-02-20 19

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Loves Park which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 23,455 (small town).
    • The average income is $46,471, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 50.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 134 days of rain, 43 days of snow and 186 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 36.3 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 5.96% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 12.27% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 18% Black or African-American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 60% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.41 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.37 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.81 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.33 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.31 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 228.0, Moderate Days 45.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Save-A-Lot
    0.5 miles away
    ALDI
    0.8 miles away
    Schnucks
    1.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.1 miles away
    Ole Saltys
    2.3 miles away

    Transportation

    CN Rockford Depot
    4.1 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Rockton and Halsted
    1.4 miles away
    RMTD Downtown Station
    3.6 miles away
    Rock Valley Community College Bus Stop
    4.4 miles away
    East State Street Stop
    4.4 miles away
    Roxbury & State
    5.1 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    0.5 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.0 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Northwest Bank of Rockford
    1.3 miles away
    Blackhawk Bank
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Mercyhealth Hospital–Rockton Avenue
    2.0 miles away
    Swedish-American Hospital
    3.8 miles away
    Heart Hospital at Swedish American Hospital
    4.0 miles away
    Saint Anthony Medical Center
    4.8 miles away
    MercyHealth - Riverside Medical Center
    5.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.8 miles away
    Schnucks Pharmacy
    4.2 miles away
    Apria Healthcare
    4.5 miles away
    Meijer Pharmacy
    5.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Dental Office
    1.4 miles away
    Machesney Park Family Dental
    3.7 miles away
    Orthodontic Experts
    3.8 miles away
    Mulford Dental
    3.9 miles away
    Oates Dental
    3.9 miles away

    Parks

    The Oaks Park
    0.2 miles away
    Sportscore I - Veteran's Memorial
    0.2 miles away
    Martin Park
    0.5 miles away
    Collins Park
    0.7 miles away
    Winnebago County Forest Preserve
    1.0 miles away

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    Shopping

    North Town Mall
    0.5 miles away
    Alpine Plaza
    6.9 miles away
    Yorksire Square
    7.1 miles away
    Colony Plaza
    7.1 miles away
    Cherryvale Mall
    7.2 miles away

    Culture

    Sinnissippi Park Band Shell
    2.8 miles away
    Harry and Della Burpee Art Gallery
    3.2 miles away
    Coronado Performing Arts Center
    3.5 miles away
    Studio Theater
    4.1 miles away
    Starlight Theatre
    4.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    0.4 miles away
    Swedish Pancake House
    0.6 miles away
    Joe's Casa Di Amici
    0.6 miles away
    Alvarez Mexican Restaurant
    0.6 miles away
    Ojeda's
    0.9 miles away

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