Safety Report: Rock River Nursing & Rehab
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (8) than in the cycle before (29).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 7 | May 6, 2026; July 23, 2025; April 17, 2025; January 15, 2025; September 11, 2024; December 12, 2023; October 16, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 6 | April 17, 2025; January 15, 2025; September 11, 2024; June 12, 2024; February 21, 2024; October 16, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 5 | April 17, 2025; September 11, 2024; June 12, 2024; April 25, 2024; October 16, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 4 | May 6, 2026; April 17, 2025; June 12, 2024; April 25, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 4 | December 4, 2025; April 17, 2025; January 15, 2025; April 25, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 4 | January 15, 2025; September 11, 2024; June 12, 2024; December 12, 2023 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 3 | May 6, 2026; December 12, 2023; October 16, 2023 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 3 | April 17, 2025; September 11, 2024; October 16, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 3 | January 15, 2025; September 11, 2024; April 25, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 3 | January 15, 2025; September 11, 2024; October 16, 2023 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 3 | January 15, 2025; September 11, 2024; October 16, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | April 25, 2024; December 12, 2023; October 16, 2023 |
| Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F757) | 2 | May 6, 2026; April 17, 2025 |
| Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. (F949) | 2 | July 23, 2025; January 15, 2025 |
| Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. (F944) | 2 | July 23, 2025; January 15, 2025 |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. (F943) | 2 | July 23, 2025; January 15, 2025 |
| Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. (F942) | 2 | July 23, 2025; January 15, 2025 |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (F745) | 2 | July 23, 2025; September 11, 2024 |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F758) | 2 | April 17, 2025; September 11, 2024 |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F604) | 2 | April 17, 2025; October 16, 2023 |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (F553) | 2 | April 17, 2025; September 11, 2024 |
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. (F837) | 2 | January 15, 2025; July 24, 2024 |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (F726) | 2 | January 15, 2025; September 11, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | September 11, 2024; March 7, 2024 |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. (F660) | 2 | September 11, 2024; June 12, 2024 |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F814) | 2 | September 11, 2024; October 16, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (F585) | 2 | June 12, 2024; October 16, 2023 |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. (F678) | 2 | April 25, 2024; December 12, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 6 days, starting August 22, 2025 |
| July 23, 2025 | Fine | $91,960 |
| April 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 150 days, starting May 24, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 | Fine | $119,141 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
May 6, 2026 — 7 citations
February 6, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 4, 2025 — 3 citations
July 23, 2025 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 17, 2025 — 14 citations (includes serious)
January 15, 2025 — 18 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 11, 2024 — 23 citations · complaint investigation
July 24, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 12, 2024 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 25, 2024 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 7, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
February 21, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 12, 2023 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
October 16, 2023 — 18 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare