Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling to Close, Reopen Under New Ownership
Key Questions
Why is Rock River Hospice & Home closing?
The facility is closing after more than 40 years due to financial challenges. It will shut down on Aug. 1 and affect families needing end-of-life care in the Sterling area.
What will happen to hospice services after the closure?
CGH Medical Center plans to buy the property and resume hospice services once a federal moratorium is lifted. Services are expected to reopen under new ownership.
When is the closure scheduled to occur?
Rock River Hospice & Home will close on Aug. 1. Officials announced the closure this week, with plans for eventual reopening under CGH Medical Center.
Rock River Hospice & Home will close Aug. 1 after 40+ years due to financial challenges. CGH Medical Center plans to buy the property and resume hospice services once a federal moratorium lifts. Affects families needing end-of-life care.
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Updated Jul 24, 2026