C

STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER

2946 SOUTH WALNUT ROAD, FREEPORT, IL 61032
Score: 60 / 100

With a score of 60 out of 100, Stephenson Nursing Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Illinois nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Freeport location.

Staffing levels at Stephenson Nursing Center exceed national averages, with 4.34 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.88 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 36 deficiencies at Stephenson Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.34 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.88 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.85 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.41 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

36
Total Deficiencies
Jun 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 36 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0628 Severity G
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Jun 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Apr 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity G
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Feb 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 10.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 41.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 6.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 11.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
148
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15