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Rock River Gardens

3601 Sixteenth Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081

Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,608

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,587
  • Average State Price: $6,348
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Rock River Gardens Description

    Rock River Gardens is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.5 miles outside the town of Sterling, 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 8.2 out of 10 making it the 6th highest rated community in the city out of 7 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 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

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    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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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8
    Rock River Gardens
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 28 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 7 communities in Sterling
  • Ranking in State: 835 out of 1473 communities in IL
  • Staff A



    Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Friendly and clean environment with employees and managers willing to help and work well as a team.
    • Great environment to work in with lovely residents.
    • Wonderful staff and a place many are happy to call their second home, ensuring residents receive the best care.
    • Caring staff, clean facility, and great meal plans for residents.
    • Welcoming atmosphere for new employees, with a supportive administrator and a team that feels like a family.
    • Great facility with a wonderful atmosphere and very welcoming staff.
    • Staff works like a family to ensure the best care for residents.
    • Positive testimonials from a long-term resident's family member, highlighting the professional and loving care provided.
    • Everyday offers new experiences and learning opportunities with helpful staff across all departments.
    • Caring staff and a great place with positive energy and helpful staff members.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Overall negative experience with complaints about the administrator not caring for residents or workers.
    • Some reviews describe the place as awful and rude, with one specifically mentioning mental abuse and poor management in April 2022.


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    Health

    Alzheimer’s Care

    Memory Care

    Nursing Care

    Medical

    Dementia & Behavior Services Programs

    Symptom Management


    Services

    Our Services

    Housekeeping


    Activities

    Events & Activities

    Social

    Adult Life Skills Training

    In-House Work Program

    Smoking Program

    Socialized Activity Programming


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Shop

    Laundry Services

    Gardens

    Parks


    Dining

    Food and Nutrition Services


    Transportation

    Medical Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 1, 1975
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 70
    Total current residents: 40
    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: 2
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $58292


    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
    2023-04-10 2023-04-12 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-25 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-28 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-10 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-10 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide emergency officials' contact information.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-25 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-20 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-11 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2023-04-10 2023-05-19 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2023-04-10 2023-05-19 E Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-19 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.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-10 E Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-11 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2023-04-10 2023-05-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2023-04-10 2023-05-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-17 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-19 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-19 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-25 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-28 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.
    2023-04-10 2023-04-28 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-12 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-01 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-10 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    2022-02-01 2022-03-01 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-01 F Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-01 E Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-08 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-28 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2022-02-01 2022-03-01 E Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-10 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-11 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-02 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-12 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.
    2022-02-01 2022-02-14 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-22 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-22 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-22 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop a communication plan.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-22 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish methods for sharing information.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-22 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-22 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-22 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-23 E 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.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-24 E Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-24 E Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-24 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-24 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-03-04 2021-08-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-22 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-23 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-03-04 2021-03-23 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-06 2023-04-10 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2023-04-06 2023-04-10 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure 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.
    2022-02-17 2022-02-25 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
    2022-02-17 2022-02-25 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    2022-01-11 2022-01-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2022-01-11 2022-01-20 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.
    2022-01-11 2022-01-20 F Infection Control Deficiencies Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    2020-08-05 2020-08-10 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    2020-08-05 2020-08-10 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.
    2020-08-05 2020-08-10 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2021-02-16 2021-03-15 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.
    2021-02-16 2021-03-15 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
    2021-02-16 2021-05-25 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-02-16 2021-03-15 L Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2023-04-06 $58,292

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-02-16 68

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Sterling which is 2.5 miles away and has a population of 15,057 (small town).
    • The average income is $59,950, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 24
      • Average Temperature: 51.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 136 days of rain, 38 days of snow and 190 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.45 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.63 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.32 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.69 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.13 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Kroger
    1.4 miles away
    Aldi
    1.5 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.8 miles away
    County Market
    2.4 miles away
    Walmart
    4.0 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Select Employees Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    Sterling Federal Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Sauk Valley Bank
    1.5 miles away
    Sterling Fedearal Bank
    2.3 miles away
    Midland States Bank
    2.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    CGH Medical Center
    1.4 miles away
    Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
    10.3 miles away
    Morrison Community Hospital
    14.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    9.8 miles away
    Fitzgerald Pharmacy
    14.8 miles away
    Snyders Pharmacy
    22.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    1.8 miles away
    Rastede Dental Clinic
    3.2 miles away
    Dr. Michael Mathewson, DDS
    10.4 miles away
    Dr John A Tomasino Jr
    14.8 miles away
    Cornerstone Family Dentistry
    15.3 miles away

    Parks

    Thomas Park
    0.7 miles away
    Platt Park
    1.4 miles away
    Lincoln Park
    1.7 miles away
    Sinnissippi Park
    1.8 miles away
    Kilgour Park
    1.8 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Congregational Church of Sterling
    2.4 miles away

    Shopping

    Conover Square Mall
    22.4 miles away

    Culture

    Grandon Civic Center
    2.3 miles away
    SVCC Art Gallery
    4.3 miles away
    Jerry Mathis Theater
    4.3 miles away
    The Next Picture Show
    10.2 miles away
    The Dixon: Historic Theatre
    10.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Ranch
    1.5 miles away
    Applebee's
    1.6 miles away
    Buffalo Wild Wings
    1.8 miles away
    Smoked On 3rd
    2.5 miles away
    Willy's Restaurant
    3.6 miles away

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