Fairhaven Christian Ret Center
Nursing Home Facility
3470 North Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61114
Fairhaven Christian Ret Center is a senior care community located in Rockford, IL. It provides nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Rockford area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (815) 877-1441.
With 96 beds, Fairhaven Christian Ret Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Rockford average about 151 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 70% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Rockford average about 1.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Rockford average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 95%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Winnebago County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 21 problems at Fairhaven Christian Ret Center. 6 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $120,225.
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
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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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
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
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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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.
Fairhaven Christian Ret Center offers nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 96
- Occupancy 70%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.1
- Annual staff turnover 95%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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