Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
AMBERWOOD CARE CENTRE
ROCKFORD, IL · 135 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 11, 2024
CMS Certification Number 145908 · first certified November 1996
Ownership
Operated by CITADEL HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
6 citations — more than 25% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (August 2025 to October 2025), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 2024. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
6 of the 6 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags — every citation here is about the program, not the building. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
10 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 6 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 6, 2022 | 5 |
| June 29, 2023 | 1 |
| September 11, 2024 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2022-04-06 |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | 1 | 2022-04-06 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2023-06-29 |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | 1 | 2022-04-06 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2022-04-06 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2022-04-06 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 29, 2023 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2023) |
April 6, 2022 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2022) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2022) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2022) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2022) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.