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Fort Armstrong

1900 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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5.7
Review score
15 reviews
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5.7
Review score
15 reviews
  • 5 star
    46%
  • 4 star
    7%
  • 3 star
    7%
  • 2 star
    27%
  • 1 star
    13%
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Melanie L

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great

[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff is really good to us.

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Fort Armstrong

Welcome to Fort Armstrong — a historic, multi-story assisted living community situated in the heart of Rock Island, Illinois. Surrounded by unique activities, residents can attend shows at the dinner theater, catch local events, stroll the riverfront parks, grab fresh produce at the QC Farmers Market, or enjoy the local restaurants. The area also offers quick access to many of the area’s top medical facilities.

Fort Armstrong originally opened as a luxury hotel in 1926, and its historic charm is still reflected within the assisted living community. This community offers up-to-date studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with stunning views of the city or Mississippi River. Residents also enjoy services such as scheduled transportation, cable services, an on-site salon, and a wellness center. Plus, residents can look forward to rotating menus, social events, and more.

The highly trained staff works tirelessly to support residents’ unique needs and desires. Residents are able to maintain an independent lifestyle with supportive services available when needed. Through the wellness program, the staff offers emotional and physical support, 24-hour assistance, and individualized levels of personal care.

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Fort Armstrong

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for Fort Armstrong

5.7 out of 10
Review Score15 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.4
Cleanliness
3.3
Friendliness
3.7
Care Services
3.3
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
3.1
Activities
3.3
Value for Cost
3.2

A Place for Mom has scored Fort Armstrong with 5.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Fort Armstrong has 15 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.4 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 3/8/25

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William R

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 8, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Would not recommend

My mother has had money taken from her apartment. Security is poor, they've cut the nursing staff to bare bones. The food quality is poor and they frequently run out of choices and the portions are small. My mother frequently leaves the dining table still hungry. Activities are virtually non-existent. Is it very depressing place to visit and a very depressing and unsafe place to live.

William R

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 2, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Not our 1st choice

The Fort Armstrong was not our 1st choice for our mother. We had other options for her, but the timing didn't work out. It's not the kind of the facility that I would have wished for her to be. It's in desperate need of renovation. It's dark and dreary.

Melanie L

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 20, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Great

[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff is really good to us.

Martha

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 10, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Resident

I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Sue C

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 9, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Resident

If I have to be in assisted living the Fort Armstrong is a good place to be. While The Fort has flaws the entire staff work hard to keep things running smooth. The administrative staff have been committed to the residents. The nursing staff deserve a commendation. It is a great comfort to me; now more then ever.

Jean S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 8, 2022

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

All lies

My mom has been there for 3 years and the rent goes up and they don’t get what is promised to her and her friends,the food is no good and the cleaning staff don’t do their job.now they r taking away internet and the price is still the same. She exsprest her words and the owner says if you don’t like it move. The nurses are wonderful but there is no nurse for 3rd shift. I can keep going on about bad things there but hopefully this is enough.

Jackie M

Assisted Living

Resident/client

February 5, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Happines

I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 4 years. I love everything about The Fort Armstrong. I enjoy going on the outings and the live music we have in the building.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

August 28, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Facility is beautiful. Staff are awesome! We met with [name removed] and financial advisor [name removed]. Love the fact that they take care of the Medicaid application. If we stay in the quad cities area this is where we will go!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 9, 2018

0.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.5
Friendliness
1.5
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
0.5
Activities
2.5

A grave Disappointment

My mother lived at Fort Armstrong for over 2 years. The women in the office are great sales people. Great company employees to ensure their jobs are safe. There are wonderful people who work here--the gentleman who works at the front desk on the weekends, and the ladies in the dining room. This is NOT an assisted living place--this is barely a motel. Elevators are frequently broken. Staff who are supposed to be caregivers move at the speed of sloths on Valium. If you love your Senior...pick another place.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

August 25, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Great options for care

I toured this community for care and was happy with the staff. The community is very nice and they have a lot of different care options. They offer a healthy menu and a good list of activities. We would recommend this community for families to tour for the care of a loved one.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 14, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Father's Care

We are happy with the care for my father. I like knowing that the staff are caring and attentive. The menu is appealing and he likes the variety. They keep the community very clean and maintained. The activities are offered to him. We would recommend this community for great care and value.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 28, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Things Are Starting To Settle Down

Any sort of move for a person that has dementia can be overwhelming and traumatic well that was my mom. The overall move was a little overwhelming for her but with some medication adjustments things are starting to settle down and she is starting to relax and adjust to her new surroundings. She loves going downstairs or go outside the landscaping is lovely and talks and interact with the other residents and the staff. The food seems to be the ok mom is eating but she can be picky at times so she may not eat everything she is given. The location of the community is great it is only 5 minutes from my house so that I feel comfortable

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 26, 2017

1.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.5
Friendliness
1.5
Value for Cost
1.5
Care Services
1.5
Activities
1.5

Our experience with Ft. Armstrong was not satisfactory. My family member was misjudged by their staff and really did not qualify for Assisted Living. They wanted him there as a paying resident only. When he had an accident with diarrhea the staff refused to clean it up, and a friend had to do it. After one month he was pretty much asked to leave. No real reason given. The residents must navigate an elevator up as much as 9 floors, and it is quite difficult to manage this. The staff suggested we default on a credit card bill so he would have more money to pay them. They were helpful in some areas, but we were left with a really bad feeling. The staff even told him he was not wanted there.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

March 7, 2014

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0

No community fee. Inconven...

No community fee. Inconveniant location. Neat architechture, but apartments & bathrooms not as good. Many floors & elevator didn't work. Cost is $3195/mo.

A Place For Mom Customer

Assisted Living

Toured community

December 25, 2012

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

clean, small living quarters,more car...

clean, small living quarters,more care than what my mom needs now. She didn't like it.

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