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Nursing Homes / Illinois / Freeport / Stephenson Nursing Center
Fonteum Care Compare · Nursing Home · CCN 145895

Stephenson Nursing Center

2946 South Walnut Road, Freeport, Illinois 61032 · Stephenson County

View on Medicare.gov →All Freeport facilities →
Data source May 6, 2026·1 CCN 145895 · Medicare-certified nursing home·CMS Care Compare — NH Provider Info (4pq5-n9py)·Methodology →·Module overview →·Audit Pack →·CMS dataset →·NH deficiency study →

CMS star ratings

3★
Overall
out of 5
3★
Health Inspection
out of 5
2★
Staffing
out of 5
3★
Quality Measures
out of 5

Source: CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset (4pq5-n9py). Star ratings reflect CMS quarterly refresh cadence. View current ratings at Medicare.gov.

Facility identity

CCN
145895
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership type
Government - County
County
Stephenson
Certified beds
148
Avg. daily residents
56.5
Last standard survey
February 4, 2025
RN hours / resident day
0.87
Total nurse hours / resident day
3.38

Daily staffing — weekend coverage & contractor reliance

From the CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) daily nurse-staffing submission — direct-care RN + LPN + CNA hours per resident day. Weekend dips and contractor reliance are not captured by the CMS five-star staffing rating above.

Weekday nurse hrs / resident day (2025Q2)
3.73
Weekend nurse hrs / resident day
3.46
Contractor share of nurse hours
36%
Daily records observed
91

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal — Daily Nurse Staffing. Related Fonteum data: PBJ staffing hub · SNF ownership · OIG exclusions · source registry.

Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Home Provider Information·Snapshot: 2026-05-07·Method: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System; PBJ daily nurse staffing·ID: 4pq5-n9py

Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS overall star rating for Stephenson Nursing Center?

Stephenson Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5. This rating combines health inspection, staffing, and quality measure sub-ratings per CMS Care Compare methodology.

Who owns Stephenson Nursing Center?

Stephenson Nursing Center is classified as "Government - County" per the CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset. Ownership records are self-reported to CMS and updated periodically.

How many beds does Stephenson Nursing Center have?

Stephenson Nursing Center has 148 Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds per CMS Care Compare data. Average daily resident census is 56.5.

What is the staffing rating at Stephenson Nursing Center?

Stephenson Nursing Center has a CMS staffing star rating of 2 / 5. Reported RN hours per resident day: 0.87. Total nurse hours per resident day: 3.38.

Is Stephenson Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?

Stephenson Nursing Center is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program in the current snapshot.

When was Stephenson Nursing Center last inspected?

The most recent standard health inspection on record for Stephenson Nursing Center was February 4, 2025. For the most current inspection results, visit Medicare.gov.

Related research and data

All nursing homes in FreeportAll nursing homes in IllinoisNursing homes overviewNH deficiency & harm rate studyNH penalties enforcement studyCare Compare methodology

Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Montecillo, MD, non-practicing medical reviewer. Content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice, endorsement, or recommendation. Star ratings and facility data are sourced from CMS Care Compare (4pq5-n9py) and reflect the most recently available public snapshot. View current status at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

External sources: CMS NH Provider Information (4pq5-n9py) · CMS NH Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw) · CMS NH Penalties (g6vv-u9sr) · Medicare.gov profile for CCN 145895 · CMS certification & compliance · HHS-OIG exclusions program. All data is US Government Works (public domain per 17 U.S.C. 105).

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SFF status
Not designated

Does Stephenson Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

Stephenson Nursing Center is classified as "Medicare and Medicaid" per the CMS Care Compare dataset. Contact the facility directly to confirm current enrollment and acceptance of new residents.