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Neighbors Health Center

811 WEST 2ND, BYRON, IL, 61010
(815) 234-2511
131 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
131
CMS facility ID
145440
Care type
Nursing home
County
Ogle
Facility name
Neighbors Health Center
Street address
811 WEST 2ND
City / state / ZIP
Byron, IL 61010
Phone
(815) 234-2511

Neighbors Health Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Byron, Illinois. It is licensed for 131 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Byron and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Neighbors Health Center 49 times across 12 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
Generations Healthcare Network
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Barrish Group Limited Partnership
Direct owner — 13% stake — since 2008
Barrish, Bryan
Direct owner — 13% stake — since 2008
Gesualdo, Ralph
Direct owner · Director — 13% stake — since 2008
Ralph Gesualdo Childrens Trust
Direct owner — 13% stake — since 2008
Giannini, Michael
Direct owner · Director — 11% stake — since 2008
Bergthold, Louise
Officer — since 2013
Hoppe, Jennifer
Managing employee — since 2018
Winter, Thomas
Director — since 2008

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1982-01-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
6 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-05-07
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$400 per day (≈ $12,160/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
13% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 77% private/other
Occupancy
77% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
17% above the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
131
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · 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.
2026-05-07Health inspection4 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-05-26
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 2026-05-26
F-0813
D · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0627
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2026-05-01
10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (44 citations)
2026-03-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2026-04-01
2025-06-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
E · 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 2025-07-02
2025-05-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-06
2025-05-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F-0908
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-06-06
2024-09-05Health inspection5 citations
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-09-16
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 2024-09-16
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-09-16
F-0761
E · 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 2024-09-16
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-16
2023-10-18Health inspection3 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-10-27
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 2023-10-27
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-27
2023-09-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-09-25
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-25
2026-05-07Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2026-05-20
K-0222
E · 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 2026-06-01
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-06-04
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2026-06-05
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-06-05
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-06-02
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-06-11
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-05-15
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-06-06
2024-09-05Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0133
E · No harm found
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2024-09-12
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-09-13
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-09-13
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 2024-09-13
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-09-13
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-23
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-23
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-09-13
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-09-13
2023-10-18Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0222
E · 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 2023-11-15
K-0364
E · No harm found
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Corrected 2023-11-15
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-11-15
K-0700
F · No harm found
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2023-11-15
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 145440.
What people say on Google.
3.435 ratings on Google
★★★★★Josey Richards · 2026-03-25 · via Google

“Nurse Jeremy was very compassionate, the feeling of someone who really cares I can not express the comfort we felt after losing my father in law Thankyou so much Jeremy and Teegan for making us feel like family and not just work, It takes special people to care for others you are where you belong”

★★★★★Jared Hartman · 2026-03-05 · via Google

“Welcoming, friendly nursing and rehab facility. Betty, Patti, Alicia, Danielle, Jessica, Heather, Hannah, Brittni, Julie, Erin, Emily, Monica and their team truly care. Highly recommend!”

★★michael peters · 2025-04-09 · via Google

“Therapy Department was top notch, the best therapies my mom ever received. Her Speech therapist had her engaging in conversations with family again, and her PT and OT were both outstanding as she regained a full recovery. Unfortunately, the Administration staff was sub-par at best. We felt they were unauthentic and lacked overall communication. We just hoped they would have been as good as the th…”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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