Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr
321 Arnold Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108 · Winnebago County · (815) 397-5531
213 certified beds, about 166 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145937 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 19, 2025, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 64 health citations since October 2023, 9 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (3 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 4 fines totaling $192,920 in the last three years; the largest was $136,731, and the latest is dated January 28, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.39 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.45 of those hours.
41.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Saba Healthcare, an affiliated group of 11 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 64 health citations on file.
May 14, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to protect a resident's dignity during an activity. This applies to one of four residents (R1) reviewed for dignity in the sample of four.
March 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to schedule a urology appointment for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 3.
February 23, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from misappropriation of property by staff. This failure resulted in money being removed from a residents bank account after the resident expired and staff having a resident's cell phone at home. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 3.
February 6, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to identify, document, and update dietary interventions for a resident with a history of weight loss and a recent change in food intake for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for weight loss in the sample of 5. These failures resulted in a severe weight loss of 29% for R1 from 1/6/26 until 1/16/26.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed complete a thorough, initial skin assessment and ongoing skin assessments for a resident at risk for skin breakdown with redness to her buttocks and peri-area for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 5.
November 19, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 13 citations
- F Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow the menus for residents on regular, mechanical and pureed diets. This failure has the potential to affect all 166 residents residing in the facility.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure beard coverings were worn when preparing resident meals. This failure has the potential to affect all 166 residents residing in the facility.
- E Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to have pressure treatments and pressure reducing interventions in place which applies to 4 of 9 residents (R117, R129, R51, R73) reviewed for pressure wounds in a sample of 33.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to manage a resident's indwelling urinary drainage bag in a dignified manner for 1 of 33 residents (R131) reviewed for dignity in the sample of 33.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide adaptive utensils to a resident at meals for 1 of 3 residents (R147) reviewed for resident accommodation of needs/preferences in the sample of 33.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure psychotropic and anti-psychotic medications that were ordered as needed had a stop/duration date for 3 of 8 residents (R127, R13, and R10) reviewed for pharmacy services in the sample of 33.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide incontinence care to and reposition a resident dependent on staff for these cares for 1 of 33 residents (R27) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs) in the sample of 33.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure electrical wiring was appropriately insulated and stowed out of reach in one resident's room (R149) and failed to ensure a resident was transferred in a safe manner for 2 of 6 residents (R149, R147) reviewed for safety in the sample of 33.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to maintain a residents urinary catheter bag below the level of the bladder and off the floor for 2 of 7 residents (R82, R3) reviewed for urinary catheters in the sample of 33.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to consistently document meal intakes and monthly weights and failed to ensure a resident (R40) was assessed by the dietician following a significant weight loss. This failure resulted in additional interventions not being implemented and R40 experiencing on going weight loss. The facility failed to ensure nutritional interventions were implemented for 4 residents (R9, R14, R153, R160) and failed to ensure weekly weights were obtained for a resident (R153).
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to administer medications as ordered by the physician. There were 28 opportunities with 2 errors resulting in a 7.14% error rate. This applies to 2 of 4 residents (R17, R70) observed in the medication pass.
- D Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide R125 a snack outside of the scheduled meal service times for 1 of 5 residents (R125) reviewed nutrition in the sample of 33. The Findings Include:On 11/18/25 at 9:08AM, R125 said, I do not get snacks. I would like a bedtime snack. When I request a bedtime snack, V14 Dietary Manager tells me, only the diabetics get snacks. On 11/18/25 at 9:35AM, V13 LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse said, the facility only provides diabetic residents and residents with weight loss a snack at night. On 11/18/25 at 10:20AM, V14 Dietary Manager, we do not offer snacks to anyone. Diabetic residents are the only residents the snacks are set up for in the evening. On 11/18/25 at 1:38PM, V15 Dietitian said, we only provide snacks to diabetics. R125's Diet Order dated 10/02/2017 shows, regular texture, thin liquids, consistency for general diet. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure staff wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and have signs posted for residents on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) isolation which applies to 2 of 33 residents (R117, R82) reviewed for infection control in a sample of 33.
October 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents pressure injury treatments were being completed for 2 of 3 residents (R2 & R3) reviewed for pressure injury in the sample of 4.
June 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to follow their abuse policy by not immediately reporting, investigating and protect residents while and investigation is underway for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 9.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to immediately report an allegation on abuse to the state survey agency for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse reporting in the sample of 9.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to immediately investigate an allegation of abuse and failed to immediately suspend the alleged perpetrator while the investigation was in process for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 9.
June 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to report an allegation of alleged sexual abuse within the required timeframe to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 10.
February 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure food was served at a temperature to meet resident satisfaction for 4 of 4 residents (R1, R2, R3, and R13) reviewed for food temperatures in the sample of 13.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure food was held at required temperatures on the second floor steam table and failed to ensure food was served in a manner to prevent cross contamination. This applies to all 94 residents residing on the second floor.
January 28, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to assess a resident's pressure injuries in a timely manner and failed to implement pressure injury treatment interventions for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for pressure injuries. These failures resulted in R1's pressure injuries deteriorating from two Stage 2 pressure injuries into one unstageable pressure injury.
December 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident had his prescribed medication when leaving the facility on a pass home overnight for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for medications in the sample of 3.
October 31, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the administrator of the facility for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 9.
October 24, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 12 citations
- J Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident with a history of embolic strokes (R167) received physician ordered anticoagulants. This failure resulted in R167 requiring emergency transport to the hospital for an acute embolic stroke. R167 was hospitalized until [DATE], when he passed away. The facility also failed to ensure an anticoagulant medication was administered as ordered for R116 for 2 of 8 residents (R167 & R116) reviewed for significant medication error in the sample of 33. The Immediate Jeopardy began on [DATE] when R167 was re-admitted to the facility and the facility failed to ensure the physician prescribed anticoagulant medication was obtained from pharmacy. V1 (Administrator) was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on [DATE] at 1:02 PM. [...]
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow up a report of a stage 1 pressure injury resulting in the progression of the injury,and not being identified and treated until it became a stage 3, and failed to implement interventions to prevent the development of a pressure injury for 2 of 3 residents (R90, R122) reviewed for pressure injuries in the sample of 33.
- G Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with their last known weight of 1/2024 showing a significant weight loss, failed to conduct, monitor weights and record, failed to ensure a resident with significant weight loss had a quarterly nutritional assessment by a dietician, and failed to ensure a resident with significant weight loss had interventions implemented to prevent further weight loss for 1 of 6 residents (R103) reviewed for nutrition in the sample of 33. These failures resulted in R103 not being weighed or seen by a dietician for 9 months after a significant weight loss occurred.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure enhanced barrier precautions were in place for a resident with a pressure injury. The facility failed to ensure soiled linen was not discarded on the floor and gloves were changed after care and before touching other contact surfaces to prevent cross contamination for 2 of 2 residents (R122 & R151) reviewed for infection control in the sample of 33.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to handle food in a manner to prevent cross-contamination. This failure has the potential to affects all residents residing on the first floor.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident's advanced directive was accurate for 1 of 1 resident (R153) reviewed for advanced directives in the sample of 33.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to notify a resident's representative of an involuntary transfer to the hospital for 1 of 3 residents (R167) reviewed for notifications in the sample of 33.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure treatment orders were in place for a resident with a new drain site, failed to ensure the ordered dressings were in place for a resident with wounds, and failed to do initial wound assessments for a resident for 2 of 2 residents (R521, R45) reviewed for wounds in the sample of 33.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident had a catheter secure device in place for 1 of 3 residents (R49) reviewed for indwelling urinary catheters in the sample of 33.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store respiratory equipment in a manner to prevent contamination and failed to date respiratory equipment when changed for 2 of 2 residents (R144, R126) reviewed for oxygen in the sample of 33.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wrote2. R153's admission Record (Face Sheet) showed he was type 2 diabetic. R153's Order Summary Report (dated 10/23/24) showed an active order for fast acting insulin to be given four times a day. The order showed the insulin dosage was based on blood sugar levels. The order showed 8 units of insulin should be given for a blood sugar reading between 301 and 350. On 10/23/24 at 10:54 AM, V6 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) measured R153's blood sugar to be 338. V6 then attached a needle to R153's fast acting pre-filled insulin pen. V6 dialed in 8 units of insulin, entered R153's room, and wiped the back of his right arm with an alcohol wipe. V6 then pressed the needle into R153's arm, depressed the plunger button, and held the button for less than 3 seconds. V6 did not wipe the pen tip with alcohol prior to attaching the needle and she did not prime the insulin pen. [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to date opened insulin pens. This applies to 2 of 2 residents (R153, R166) reviewed for medication storage in the sample of 33.
July 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide safe feeding recommendations for 4 of 10 residents (R2,R3,R6,R9) reviewed for safety and supervision in the sample of 10.
May 7, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical and sexual abuse from R1 who has a history of physical and sexual behaviors that escalated to staff then to residents. This failure resulted in R1 punching R2 in the face, pushing R3's chair over and causing him to fall to the floor and exposing himself to R4. The facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical abuse. This applies to 6 of 10 residents (R2, R3,R4, R6, R8, R10) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 10.
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to supervise a resident with escalating behaviors of physical and sexual aggressions with known behaviors. This failure resulted in R1 not being supervised after exhibiting physical behaviors towards residents (R2, R3) and sexually assaulting R4. This applies to 1of 10 residents (R1) reviewed for safety in the sample of 10.
April 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to identify, assess, and implement pressure wound treatment and prevention interventions for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for pressure wounds in the sample of 3. These failures contributed to R1 developing an additional Stage 2 pressure wound and worsening of his other wounds.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident's family/Power of Attorney were informed of their change in condition and hospitalization for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for change in condition in the sample of 3.
March 27, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- F Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure the shower room was kept clean and sanitary. This applies to all 168 residents residing in the facility.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide shower to a resident that needs extensive assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) to 1 of 3 residents reviewed for ADLs in the sample of 12.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. This applies to 2 of 4 residents (R1 & R5) reviewed for medications in the sample of 12.
March 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident received new prosthetics for 1 of 1 residents (R2) reviewed for prostheses in the sample of 4.
February 27, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure physician ordered medications were administered as prescribed for 1 of 1 resident (R1) reviewed for medication administration in the sample of 3.
December 7, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 11 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure fall prevention interventions were implemented for 1 of 2 residents (R5) reviewed for safety in the sample of 32. This failure resulted in R5 falling out of bed while being provided personal care and recieving a laceration requiring stitches to his head.
- F Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide sufficient staff to meet the needs of residents. This had the potential to effect all 158 residents.
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain a medication refrigerator in manner to safely store medications. This affects all residents residing in the facility.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure dietary staff were wearing hair nets to prevent cross-contamination. This has the potential to affect all the residents residing in the facility.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement its policy for self-administration of medications when a resident (R40) was allowed to keep nebulizer treatments at the bedside. This applies to 1 of 1 (R40) residents reviewed for self-administration of medications.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide a resident with a bariatric bed for 1 of 1 resident (R139) reviewed for accommodation of needs in the sample of 32.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to offload pressure for a resident with a Stage 4 pressure injury for 1 of 3 residents (R135) reviewed for pressure in the sample of 32.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store a resident's nebulizer mask in a clean area. This applies to 1 of 1 residents (R40) reviewed for respiratory services in the sample of 32.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure medications were not borrowed from another resident during medication administration for 2 of 4 residents (R155, R101) reviewed for medication administration in the sample of 32.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to administer pneumonia vaccinations to 2 of 5 residents (R37, R94) reviewed for immunizations in the sample of 32.
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide COVID-19 vaccinations after consent was received for 2 of 5 residents (R37, R94) reviewed for immunizations in the sample of 32.
November 21, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to administer and document medications for 4 of 5 residents (R1, R2, R4, and R5) reviewed for medications in the sample of 5.
October 10, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 3 residents (R1 and R3) were free of resident to resident abuse in the sample of 3 reviewed for abuse.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of resident to resident abuse for 1 of 3 residents (R1) in the sample of 3 reviewed for abuse.
Fire safety inspections
40 fire safety citations on file: 13 on October 24, 2024, 15 on December 7, 2023, 12 on January 11, 2023.
Every fire safety citation40 citations
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Install proper backup exit lighting.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Install proper backup exit lighting.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Install proper backup exit lighting.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2025 | Fine | $5,044 |
| October 24, 2024 | Fine | $136,731 |
| April 11, 2024 | Fine | $39,965 |
| April 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days from May 3, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 | Fine | $11,180 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 2.39 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.45 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.00 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.45 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.49 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 41.0% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 21.1% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.69 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 2.55 on weekdays and 2.00 on weekends, 22% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 2.34 in April to June 2025 to 2.39 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 2.39 | 0.45 | 2.55 | 2.00 | 7.2% | 0 of 90 | 166 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.49 | 0.47 | 2.68 | 2.00 | 7.0% | 0 of 92 | 164 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.43 | 0.47 | 2.62 | 1.92 | 7.1% | 0 of 92 | 166 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.34 | 0.49 | 2.56 | 1.80 | 7.3% | 0 of 91 | 167 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Illinois, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.26 | 0.65 | 3.40 | 2.92 | 5.4% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.1 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.5 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FOREST CITY REHAB AND NURSING CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Saba Healthcare, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredsign Holdings I LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 20% | 05/01/2014 |
| Blonder, Moshe | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 14% | 08/20/2014 |
| Levovitz, Yeruchom | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 8% | 08/20/2014 |
| Singer, Aharon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 14% | 05/01/2014 |
| Webster, Shimon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 10% | 05/01/2014 |
| Mb Financial Bank Na | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 06/01/2014 | |
| Blonder, Moshe | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/24/2017 | |
| Singer, Aharon | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/24/2017 | |
| Blonder, Moshe | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/24/2017 | |
| Levovitz, Yeruchom | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2014 | |
| Singer, Aharon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/24/2017 | |
| Webster, Shimon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2014 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 23 problems in this area, most recently on March 9, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on February 23, 2026: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on November 19, 2025: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.00 hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.07.
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Illinois contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Illinois. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Illinois Department of Public Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Illinois Department on Aging, 1-800-252-8966. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: IDPH Quarterly Reports of Nursing Home Violators, where Illinois publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 19, 2025. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $192,920 in the last three years.
- Does Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Saba Healthcare. Legal business name: FOREST CITY REHAB AND NURSING CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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