KB
Dec 2025
Absolutely wonderful place to.be!
1 / 5CMS Care Compare
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, Illinois offers a full continuum of care from independent living through skilled nursing, with a strong emphasis on Christian faith-based programming. Most reviewers praise the friendliness and dedication of the staff and the cleanliness of the community, though one detailed account raised serious concerns about how care-level decisions were handled for a resident with dementia.
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Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a senior living community in Rockford, Illinois offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 81 reviews.
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, Illinois provides a range of living options from independent housing through skilled nursing care. The community offers independent living in spacious duplex homes and maintenance-free settings, independent apartments and studios with included services, assisted living with staff support for daily routines and movement assistance, and private or shared rooms providing advanced nursing care for residents with higher medical needs.
The community emphasizes spiritual programming as a foundational part of its mission, offering prayer groups and hymn sings for residents. Staff members are focused on creating a home-like environment and building meaningful connections among residents and staff.
Amenities include on-site services and built-in safety and accessibility features across the residential options. The community highlights the importance of meaningful activities and engagement to help residents stay active and safe throughout their time at Fairhaven.
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Help Me Choose4.7overall · 81 ratings combined
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KB
Dec 2025
Absolutely wonderful place to.be!
Patricia Carey
Nov 2025
Too early to give an accurate opinion but first impression is great.
September Love
Oct 2025
I visited for the first time today. I was amazed how friendly the staff is, clean building, and decorations were so festive. I chatted with a few residents who were headed to lunch, they said they really like it here and we're glad to call this place home. That is fantastic 😊
Mike Bianco
Jul 2025
I didn't care for it at all the woman was real polite and courteous I gave us a tour but the place was like a jail the carpeting was all worn out in the hallways play Escape me claustrophobia
timothy lindstrom
May 2025
Fair Haven has residential homes surrounding the building that provides care for individuals. I have seen a former Pastor when he and his wife lived in one of the residential houses. This time I hope to spend time in the nursing home. The friend and brother in Jesus Christ is 97 years young. Over 50 years ago he and another friend drove 250 miles to our Wedding! Heavy snow, Saturday after Thanksgiving we married. My Dad exclaimed "Why now? Why not in June? " His Chrysler Newport got stuck in snow 3 times...
9 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2026
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 Mar 13, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 27, 2025
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 Mar 14, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 29, 2025
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 Mar 7, 2025
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 29, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 21, 2024
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 Aug 21, 2024
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 Apr 18, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
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 Mar 5, 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 Mar 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 8, 2023
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 Sep 8, 2023
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 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.
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is located at 3470 North Alpine Road in Rockford, Illinois.
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, Illinois offers a full continuum of care from independent living through skilled nursing, with a strong emphasis on Christian faith-based programming. Most reviewers praise the friendliness and dedication of the staff and the cleanliness of the community, though one detailed account raised serious concerns about how care-level decisions were handled for a resident with dementia.
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 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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