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Stephenson Nursing Center
2946 South Walnut Road, Freeport, IL 61032 · Stephenson County · (815) 235-6173
Fewer inspection deficiencies (11) than 45% of nursing homes in Illinois. Rated #1 of 4 nursing homes in Freeport by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.1 — below the Illinois average of 3.45.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 148 |
| Average residents per day | 70.8 |
| Ownership | Government |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.06 (Illinois average: 3.45) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.89 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 1.81 |
| Staff turnover | — |
| RN turnover | — |
| Most recent health inspection | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 11 (Illinois average: 12.5) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 112 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 1 fine(s) totaling $18,450 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 2 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.