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Colonial Nursing Center of Rockford

201 BUCKEYE STREET, ROCKFORD, OH, 45882
(419) 363-2193
34 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
34
CMS facility ID
366234
Care type
Nursing home
County
Mercer
Facility name
Colonial Nursing Center of Rockford
Street address
201 BUCKEYE STREET
City / state / ZIP
Rockford, OH 45882
Phone
(419) 363-2193

Colonial Nursing Center of Rockford is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Rockford, Ohio. It is licensed for 34 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Ohio (86 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Rockford and 922 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Colonial Nursing Center of Rockford 70 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Hillstone Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Woodward, Melvin
Direct owner · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 88% stake — since 2022
Kothari, Zahid
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 6% stake — since 2022
Melton, David
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 6% stake — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
9 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2002-01-06
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-12-31
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$286 per day (≈ $8,690/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
60% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 36% private/other
Occupancy
52% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
21% below the OH median of $364/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
34
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0567
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2026-01-21
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-21
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2026-01-21
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-21
F-0730
C · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-01-21
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-01-21
F-0770
D · No harm found
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2026-01-21
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-21
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-21
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-01-21
2025-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-01
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (59 citations)
2024-09-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-10-07
2024-02-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0569
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2024-03-06
2023-03-09Health inspection12 citations
F-0583
F · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0645
E · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0689
F · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0741
E · No harm found
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0838
E · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0887
E · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2023-04-13
F-0919
D · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-04-13
2019-07-03Health inspection8 citations
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2019-09-25
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2019-09-25
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-09-25
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-09-25
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2019-09-25
F-0730
C · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2019-09-25
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-09-25
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2019-09-25
2025-12-31Fire-safety inspection13 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0741
F · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0781
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2026-01-21
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-21
2023-03-09Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0004
C · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-05-05
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-04-13
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-05-05
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-04-13
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-05-05
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-05-05
K-0741
F · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-04-13
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-05-05
K-0922
F · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-04-13
2019-07-03Fire-safety inspection14 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0222
F · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2019-10-03
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0522
E · No harm found
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-09-25
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2019-09-25
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 366234.
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Ownership & corporate history

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Owners' other facilities
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
Source
PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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