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Alpine Fireside Health Center

3650 North Alpine Road

3.2(26 ratings)· Rockford average: 3.8

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Quick Facts

Total units
66
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
66
Ownership
Family-owned and operated, not a chain
Respite Care
Offers respite and short-term stays
Therapy Services
On-site physical and occupational therapy

What Families Think

Alpine Fireside is a family-owned skilled nursing and rehab facility in Rockford that has served the community since 1973. Most reviewers describe compassionate, attentive staff and strong therapy outcomes, though one detailed report raised serious concerns about medication safety and response times. The facility's 3.2 average from 26 reviews suggests experiences vary.

The Good

  • Reviewers praise compassionate, attentive nursing and therapy staff
  • Multiple accounts of staff knowing families by name
  • Strong physical therapy department noted by rehab patients
  • No COVID-19 cases reported during pandemic per a reviewer
  • Family-run facility since 1973

The Bad

  • One report of a medication error causing an allergic reaction
  • One account describes slow response to call lights overnight
  • One review noted a worn, dated interior compared to photos
  • Overall 3.2 rating suggests inconsistent experiences among reviewers

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Alpine Fireside Health Center is a senior living community in Rockford, Illinois offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 26 reviews.

About Alpine Fireside Health Center

Alpine Fireside Health Center is a skilled nursing facility offering skilled/rehab care, intermediate care, sheltered care, and respite care in Rockford, Illinois. Since 1973, the facility has been locally owned and operated by the same family, providing personalized support across a range of senior care services.

The community offers comprehensive therapy and rehabilitation services, including physical therapy for strength and balance, occupational therapy for restoring daily living skills, and pain management for seniors. Care programs are tailored to individual resident needs, supporting recovery and helping residents build fulfilling chapters in their lives.

Alpine Fireside provides services spanning the full spectrum of senior care needs, from assisted living to memory care and short-term rehabilitation stays. The facility collaborates with specialized therapy providers to combine decades of family-centered care with additional therapeutic expertise, ensuring residents receive coordinated treatment and support.

The community emphasizes a warm, family-like atmosphere where residents feel valued and supported. Staff engage residents through vibrant community activities, wellness programs, social gatherings, and educational seminars designed to foster an active, fulfilling lifestyle and genuine companionship among residents.

Types of Care at Alpine Fireside Health Center

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Alpine Fireside Health Center

3.2overall · 26 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (26)

Kathy Goers

Oct 2024

via Google

My mother was in a terrible accident and spent the whole summer at Alpine Fireside for her rehabilitation. I can't say enough about this wonderful facility. It's a very warm family oriented center that really cares about their clients. The PT department is top notch! The social services are amazing and kept us updated on her progress and worked very hard on finding Mom a great place to go after rehab. The nurses are great! If I had to be in a rehab center this is the one I would choose. Kathy G

Elaine

May 2024

via Google

I arrived on Friday and they said that they didn’t have any medication for me and I was in a lot of pain. I finally remembered that I had some in my purse, by then I was beside myself with pain. I finally went to sleep and didn’t wake up until five AM to go to the bathroom. I put on my call light and waited. At five thirty I couldn’t wait any longer and got there on my own. The caregiver got there after I was back in bed! She said that she was on the other side of the facility and couldn’t hear me. The same thing happened the next day I needed to go to the bathroom. At breakfast time the brought in my medication and I took it. Pretty soon I turned beet red and my skin got hot and I couldn’t stop itching! Right, they had given me a medicine that I was allergic to! I called my family to have someone pick me up before they killed me! The inside looks nothing like the photos, everything is worn out and the meals were terrible. I was also afraid because I was in the very back, my windows were left open at night and I was on ground level and they told me that they spent their time in the front and it was hard to hear me!

666TRADER

May 2024

via Google

Very bad . Cna's don't want to do anything. Very lazy .

Glenda Dolezalek

Apr 2022

via Google

My mother was a rehab patient at Alpine Fireside. The home was said to be the best in town by hospital caseworker. Lori and peg worked above and beyond to get my mom in. They are the BEST! Lori always updated me, they were compassionate and caring her whole time. My father in law was in there too, the same compassionate care. The nurses were all kind and considerate. I do believe family needs to be involved with care for their loved one, but I believe Alpine Fireside is a safe, compassionate place to be.

JAMES HARLEY FETTER

Sep 2021

via Google

9-17-22 CORRECTION ON "no covid-19" posted a year ago by Vicki Kuhl. As of Aug 2021 there were actually 5 deaths and 65 cases per US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT at Fireside. If you heard "no covid" from Alpine Fireside, shame on them!!!! Look it up, revise your review!! Info. also available at Illinois Department of Public Health!<br>6-10-21 Update: Things are worse. Fireside brought in paper and told resident that POA, Power of Attorney should be changed to a POA who lives closer to Fireside. Resident signed over POA to our daughter. She and her mother haven't spoke for years. My better half received email indicating she no longer had the right to ask about her mother's condition, check on her medical condition or even be contacted if her Mom passed away.<br>We even had a 2 way phone conversation with resident and chief administrator Peg W. and us. Resident emphatically stated: "Well it looks like my signature, but I never would have agreed to cut off my only daughter from POA benefits!"<br>Peg said she would "take care of it." POA was never changed and Peg Washington won't talk to us. Not by phone, Email, message or any forms of communication, because my better half is not POA<br>7-2-21 Want to talk to these folks about doing possible business, get info about your loved one? Drive over. No human ever answers the phone.

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Government Inspection History

11 inspection visits in the last three years, 29 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 31, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2026

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2026

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2026

Jan 5, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 16, 2026

Dec 10, 2025Health Standard5 citations
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2026

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025

Dec 7, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2025

Feb 18, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2025

Jan 10, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 11, 2025

Oct 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 12, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 12, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 12, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 12, 2024

Apr 1, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 6, 2024

Dec 20, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 22, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 12, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 21, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 9, 2024

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 9, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2023

Mar 16, 2023Fire Safety Standard2 citations
  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Alpine Fireside Health Center offer?

Alpine Fireside Health Center offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Alpine Fireside Health Center located?

Alpine Fireside Health Center is located at 3650 North Alpine Road in Rockford, Illinois.

What do families say about Alpine Fireside Health Center?

Alpine Fireside is a family-owned skilled nursing and rehab facility in Rockford that has served the community since 1973. Most reviewers describe compassionate, attentive staff and strong therapy outcomes, though one detailed report raised serious concerns about medication safety and response times. The facility's 3.2 average from 26 reviews suggests experiences vary.

How did Alpine Fireside Health Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Alpine Fireside Health Center had 11 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 29 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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