Nursing homes in Freeport, IL
Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Freeport, part of the Stephenson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Freeport, Illinois, in Stephenson County have access to four nursing home facilities serving the 61032 ZIP code area. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 1.8 out of 5 stars. Currently, no local centers hold the maximum 5-star rating, though the county-operated Stephenson Nursing Center stands as the highest-rated facility in the city with a 3-star designation.
Rating distribution
avg 1.8★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Freeport
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- SABA HEALTHCARE1 home
- COUNTY OF STEPHENSON1 home
- ASCENSION LIVING1 home
- RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES OF ILLINOIS1 home
What to look for in Freeport
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER at 3★.
- 4 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Freeport
- 1STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER3.0COUNTY OF STEPHENSON · Large
- 2MANOR COURT OF FREEPORT2.0RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES OF ILLINOIS · Medium
- 3Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care1.0SABA HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 4The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village1.0ASCENSION LIVING · Large
All homes in Freeport
| STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER COUNTY OF STEPHENSON · Large · Government | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| MANOR COURT OF FREEPORT RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES OF ILLINOIS · Medium · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care SABA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village ASCENSION LIVING · Large · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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