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Complaint Investigation

Amberwood Care Centre

February 25, 2026 · Rockford, IL · 2313 North Rockton Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 135
Provider ID 145908
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Inspection Summary

AMBERWOOD CARE CENTRE in ROCKFORD, IL — inspection on February 25, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

told the staff to bring her out of the room and keep an eye on her.

Residents who are high risk for falls

Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] shows, she is not cognitively intact and requires

function or impaired thought processes r/t (related to) Alzheimer's/Dementia, ADL (activity of daily living) self-care performance deficit r/t confusion, impaired balance and is high risk for falls r/t confusion and gait/balance problems.

The facility's falls and fall risk, managing policy revised March 2018 shows, Policy Statement: Based on previous evaluations and current data, the staff will identify interventions related to the resident's specific risks and causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try to minimize complications from falling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ROCKFORD, IL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from AMBERWOOD CARE CENTRE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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