Alden Debes Rehab & Hcc
550 South Mulford Avenue · Rockford, IL · 61108 · 8154841002
268 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $113,280 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Actual harm · H April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 12, 2024 | Fine | $7,228 |
| March 4, 2024 | Fine | $106,052 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145142 · certified since March 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.