Stephenson Nursing Center
Nursing Home Facility
2946 South Walnut Road, Freeport, IL 61032
Stephenson Nursing Center is a senior care community located in Freeport, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Freeport area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (815) 235-6173.
With 148 beds, Stephenson Nursing Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Freeport average about 108 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 48% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Freeport average of roughly 69%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Freeport average about 1.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse.
The community is located in Stephenson County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 40 problems at Stephenson Nursing Center. 5 findings involved harm to a resident. 16 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $18,450. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Stephenson Nursing Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 148
- Occupancy 48%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.1
- Last health inspection February 2026
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