ALPINE FIRESIDE HEALTH CENTER

Alpine Fireside Health Center is a licensed nursing facility located at 3650 North Alpine Road in Rockford, Illinois, within Winnebago County. The facility operates with 66 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which matches the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component measures: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Alpine Fireside Health Center received a 3-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance in line with national norms in that category. The staffing rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting staffing levels that exceed national benchmarks for nursing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 1 star, the lowest possible rating, indicating that clinical quality outcomes tracked by CMS fall below national averages in that domain. Alpine Fireside Health Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs. Families and individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (815) 877-7408 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional accepted insurance plans. When compared to national averages, Alpine Fireside Health Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint, but its component ratings vary considerably. The 5-star staffing rating represents a notable strength relative to national norms, as many facilities across the country report lower staffing levels. However, the 1-star quality measure rating indicates that certain tracked clinical outcomes, such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, or other resident health indicators, are below what CMS considers average nationally. The 3-star health inspection rating suggests a record of compliance with state and federal inspection standards that is consistent with the national average. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility and to conduct an in-person visit when evaluating care options.