There are only 3 nursing homes in Rochelle, Illinois, providing for a relatively small population of 14,858 people. We gave the nursing homes here city grade of C, which is not as strong of a score as we like. We also looked at the nursing homes in the nearby city of West Chicago, which received a city grade of D. While we not writing glowing reviews about either city, we found the facilities in Rochelle to be a bit better. One of the better aspects of this city's profile is its nursing homes' strong short-term care ratings, which is addressed in the next paragraph.
This city's nursing homes received a short-term care grade which is superior to its overall grade. We gave it grade of B in this area. Our short-term care ratings are thought to be more critical for those in need of rehabilitation from their nursing home. Rehabilitation typically utilizes more highly-skilled nursing. This includes not merely nursing services, but also physical and speech therapy, as well as other types of therapy. Rochelle received a B in our nursing category. In the last two categories, this place received a B- for its inspections score and a grade of D in long-term care. It goes without saying that this city's long-term care rating really pulled down its overall grade.