Mercyhealth’s sale of former Rockton Ave. hospital building requires state approval

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Mercyhealth needs a sign-off from the State of Illinois before it hands over its former hospital on N. Rockton Avenue.

An application to the Health Facilities & Services Review Board released October 10 reveals the health system’s planned sale to Kingdom Authority International. Records show a sale agreement signed August 4, 2025, with Kingdom Authority Pastors Melvin and Shelia Brown acquiring the former hospital for $1.

Mercyhealth sold the property “as-is,” which the purchasers claim requires early repairs reaching $80,000…

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