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ALPINE FIRESIDE HEALTH CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ROCKFORD, Illinois)

3650 NORTH ALPINE ROAD, ROCKFORD, Illinois 61114

Phone: 8158777408

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
66
Avg Residents/Day
37.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Winnebago
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality1/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIllinois AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.950.71+0.24
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.593.47+1.12
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover51.9%43.7%-

Health Citation History

22 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-21Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-21Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-12-10Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2025-12-07Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-10-11Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-11Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-20Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-20Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-10-11Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-20Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-20Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-20Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-20Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-16Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-16Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$55,283
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-12-07Fine$55,283-
2025-12-07Payment Denial-35 days starting 2025-12-26

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