STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER is a 2-star (below average) rated 148-bed nursing home in FREEPORT, Illinois. It has 15 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. Its quality ratings have declined in recent months. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated May 2026

stephenson nursing center

2946 SOUTH WALNUT ROAD · FREEPORT, IL 61032
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
declining
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.87
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.38
RN Turnover
N/A
Total Staff Turnover
N/A
Facility Info
Beds
148
Avg. Residents/Day
57
Ownership
Government - County
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
15
Complaint Deficiencies
6
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
February 2025 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER?
STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $0.
How many deficiencies does STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER have?
STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER has 15 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER compare to other nursing homes in FREEPORT?
Visit our FREEPORT, Illinois nursing homes page to see how STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.