Alpine Fireside Health Center
3650 North Alpine Road · Rockford, IL · 61114 · 8158777408
66 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $85,050 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$85,050 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $85,050 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G December 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2025 | Fine | $85,050 |
| December 7, 2025 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146066 · certified since August 9, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.