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The Citadel at Saint Anne Place

4405 Highcrest Road

4.1(152 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
179
Affiliation
Described by one reviewer as faith-centered facility

What Families Think

Reviews of The Citadel at Saint Anne Place are sharply split: many families praise friendly, caring staff and a clean environment, especially for rehab and physical therapy, while a significant number of others describe serious lapses in basic care such as slow call-light response, hygiene neglect, and communication breakdowns during medical decline. The facility appears to handle both short-term rehab stays and longer-term skilled nursing residents, with experiences varying widely depending on staffing at the time.

The Good

  • Many reviewers call staff friendly and caring
  • Physical therapy and rehab outcomes often praised
  • Facility frequently described as clean and odor-free
  • Positive reports of respectful, dignified treatment
  • Good communication with family in some cases

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of call lights unanswered for 45 minutes to an hour
  • Several reviewers cite understaffing, especially at mealtimes
  • Repeated complaints about poor food quality
  • Multiple accounts of hygiene neglect including bedsores and dirty linens
  • Some reports of inadequate communication during resident decline

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About The Citadel at Saint Anne Place

The Citadel at Saint Anne Place is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Rockford, Illinois. The community is licensed for up to 179 residents.

Families rate The Citadel at Saint Anne Place 4.1 out of 5 based on 152 Google reviews.

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Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

4.1overall · 152 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (152)

Sandra Hill

Jun 2026

via Google

They do not treat their residents with respect at all I want to go see my dad and one of the nurses hit one of the resident's hand and told her to stop stuffing her face. And they had my dad sitting there waiting on them to feed him I had took it upon myself to feed him and took him to his room to lay him down and they took their time to come to the room to lay him down. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy.

Christopher B

May 2026

via Google

I would strongly caution families considering St. Anne Place for a vulnerable loved one. A close family member of mine was a resident there during the 2025 management/ownership transition period. In my family’s experience, the quality of care declined noticeably after that transition. What concerned us most was not one isolated incident, but a pattern: delayed basic care, poor responsiveness, inadequate communication, and what appeared to be a lack of urgency during a period of obvious decline. During the final stretch of this resident’s stay, there were repeated concerning vital signs and signs that, in our view, warranted closer attention. Family concerns were raised directly with nursing staff. We did not feel those concerns were taken seriously or escalated with the urgency they deserved. The resident was later transferred to the hospital and died the same day. Afterward, I requested records so our family could understand what care had been documented and provided. The facility produced portions of the clinical chart, but did not provide several categories of operational documentation that would show care delivery in real time, such as call-light response records, detailed CNA/point-of-care documentation, hydration/intake records, rounding records, meal delivery documentation, and staffing/assignment records. Multiple written follow-ups were not answered directly. Through the long-term care ombudsman’s office, the administrator stated that the facility had already supplied everything they had. That response only deepened my concern. When a vulnerable resident is declining, families should not have to wonder whether basic care was provided, whether warning signs were acted on, or whether anyone was truly paying close attention. In my view, dignity in long-term care is not just about having a chart that looks complete afterward; it is about timely response, clear communication, and staff who notice when something needs attention. Based on my family’s experience, I personally would not place a loved one here again. If you are considering placement here, ask very specific questions about staffing levels, call-light response times, hydration, toileting, rounding, meal assistance, escalation procedures, and how the facility can show that care is being documented and delivered, not just summarized later.

janice simmons

Apr 2026

via Google

My visit today was very heart feltenjoy every minute of it my aunt happy is all that matters

mark parsek

Apr 2026

via Google

Spouse 's health regressed during her 3 week stay. We were told she was receiving rehab daily but this was not the case. Medical staff were unable to keep up with her condition and she ended up being hospitalized for 6 days before moving to another facility. Staff is stretched so thin that during mealtime all CNA's are passing trays and no one is available to answer call lights leading up to wait times of over an hour. Favorite CNA trick is to come in to answer the call light turn it off and leave never to return. Food is substandard. New facility is miles ahead. Do not recommend

Michael Medina

Mar 2026

via Google

St. Anne Rehabilitation in general is a facility that is fairly clean and well staffed but can use some improvements. Particularly the food. I went to visit my mother today and they were served chicken that was supposed to be cooked golden brown. Sadly that did not turn out to be the case. The chicken was so overcooked that it was too dry for a normal human being to eat. Most of the residents at her table didn't eat it at all. So when would have to wonder how hungry they were since the next meal wasn't until dinner. It is my hope that the management after reading this review will contact whoever is in charge of cooking the meals makes sure that what is being served is at least edible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Citadel at Saint Anne Place offer?

The Citadel at Saint Anne Place offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is The Citadel at Saint Anne Place located?

The Citadel at Saint Anne Place is located at 4405 Highcrest Road in Rockford, Illinois.

What do families say about The Citadel at Saint Anne Place?

Reviews of The Citadel at Saint Anne Place are sharply split: many families praise friendly, caring staff and a clean environment, especially for rehab and physical therapy, while a significant number of others describe serious lapses in basic care such as slow call-light response, hygiene neglect, and communication breakdowns during medical decline. The facility appears to handle both short-term rehab stays and longer-term skilled nursing residents, with experiences varying widely depending on staffing at the time.

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