AMBERWOOD CARE CENTRE

Amberwood Care Centre is a long-term care facility located at 2313 North Rockton Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, within Winnebago County. The facility operates with 135 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Amberwood Care Centre holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is also 3 stars, reflecting results from standard state inspection surveys conducted on a recurring basis. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and indicates lower levels of nursing staff relative to resident census compared to many other facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, reflecting clinical outcome metrics that are in line with the national median. Amberwood Care Centre is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is equipped to serve residents who rely on federal health insurance through Medicare as well as those whose care is funded through the joint federal and state Medicaid program. Individuals and families coordinating care for a senior resident may wish to confirm current bed availability and specific coverage details directly with the facility by calling 815-964-2200. When considered against national benchmarks, Amberwood Care Centre presents a mixed profile. The overall rating of 3 stars and the quality measure rating of 3 stars both correspond to the national average, suggesting performance in those categories that is neither notably above nor below peer facilities. The health inspection rating of 3 stars similarly places the facility at the national midpoint for survey outcomes. The staffing rating of 2 stars is the most notable deviation, falling one point below the national average. Staffing ratings from CMS reflect both registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, and a 2-star rating in this category can indicate that direct care staffing levels may be comparatively lower than those seen at higher-rated facilities. This information is drawn from CMS administrative data and is intended to support informed decision-making when evaluating long-term care options in the Rockford, Illinois area.