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Freeport nursing center reports admissions uptick and expansion plans to county board

Stephenson County board meeting · December 12, 2025
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Summary

Board heard a report that Freeport Nursing Center (operating as Serenity Homes/Serenity Estates of Lena) had 55 residents, six skilled-care residents, and 12 new admissions in November; staff described renovations, a CNA/LPN hiring incentive and a purchase of Lena Living Center to expand operations.

Stephenson County board members heard a report on the Freeport Nursing Center’s operations and local outreach, including staffing incentives and a pending facility acquisition.

The report, delivered on behalf of Monica (the facility administrator, not present at the meeting), said Monica has stepped into the administrator role and is scheduled to take the required exam in January. The…

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