WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER
WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER holds a 4 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, above the Illinois average of 2.5, as a ccrc in Rockford, Illinois, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.
ccrc in Rockford, Illinois
4054 ALBRIGHT LANERatings
CMS 4/5 stars
Estimated cost
Estimated $4,200–$6,500/month
About WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER
WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER is a non profit - corporation ccrc in Rockford, Illinois.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Rockford average of 2.5, above the Illinois average of 2.5.
Its reported CMS domain scores are even at 4 out of 5 for health inspections, quality measures.
How to read WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 4-star overall rating means WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER sits in the upper tier of rated providers nationally, though a strong overall score can still hide a weaker individual domain.
For WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER, CMS currently publishes 4 out of 5 for health inspections, 4 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Illinois providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: 12 rated facilities in Rockford average 2.5 out of 5, and the Illinois average is 2.5. WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER rates 4 out of 5, above that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER's inspection record shows
No deficiency citations for WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.
Before you rely on a clean record, ask WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the Illinois survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.
What ccrc costs near Rockford, Illinois
Illinois ccrc typically runs $4,200 to $6,500 per month, a midpoint of roughly $5,350 — about $64,200 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. Medicare does not pay for room and board in this care category. Common funding routes are private pay, long-term care insurance, a state Medicaid waiver where one exists, and VA Aid and Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses.
When you call WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Rockford providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 4 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 4 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare for certified providers; the Illinois licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Rockford.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Rockford will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER?
WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5.
How does WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER compare to other Rockford facilities?
Across 12 rated facilities in Rockford, the average CMS overall rating is 2.5 out of 5. WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER rates 4 out of 5, above that local average.
What are WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 4 out of 5, quality measures 4 out of 5 for WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER.
Who operates WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER?
WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER is operated as a non profit - corporation ccrc.
What does ccrc cost near Rockford, Illinois?
Illinois ccrc typically runs $4,200–$6,500 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER located?
WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER is at 4054 ALBRIGHT LANE. You can reach the facility directly at 8153161500.
Nearby facilities in Rockford
- ALDEN DEBES REHAB & HCC
- ALDEN PARK STRATHMOOR
- ALPINE FIRESIDE HEALTH CENTER
- AMBERWOOD CARE CENTRE
- FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RET CENTER
- FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR
Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 146101).
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
No CMS inspection survey date or data-refresh timestamp is on record for this facility yet, so this page states no data date. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule — always confirm directly with the provider.