WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER

Continuing care retirement community · Winnebago · IL · Non profit - Corporation · 50 certified beds · CCN 146101 · WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER


WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER operates 50 certified beds in ROCKFORD, Illinois. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 2006-04-01. It averages 30.3 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER?

CMS lists 26 health-inspection deficiencies for WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-01-26.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-01-26F0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.F
2025-12-16F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2025-11-25F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-11-25F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-11-25F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.E
2025-11-25F0605, F0677, F0692, F0755, F0880, F0883Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D
2025-11-15F0602, F0755Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-01-28F0610, F0755Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2024-09-24F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-08-22F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2024-08-22F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E
2024-08-22F0686, F0690Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2023-09-21F0550, F0677, F0684, F0689, F0697, F0755Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D

Why was WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER fined?

DateTypeAmount
2023-12-11Fine$12,909

Has WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-12-1815

How is WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER staffed?

MeasureThis facilityIL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.207283.44603
Average number of residents per day30.395.4

Who owns WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER?

WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name WILLOWS HEALTH CENTER.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESALINAS, FRANCESsince 07/01/2022
CORPORATE DIRECTORDITTMER, HELENsince 07/01/2021
CORPORATE OFFICERDITTMER, HELEN, NELSON, BRETT, SALINAS, FRANCESsince 07/01/2021

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