Alden Des Plaines Rehab & Hc
1221 East Golf Road · Des Plaines, IL · 60016 · 8477681300
110 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.93 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $28,893 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2025
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 August 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 12, 2024 | Fine | $28,893 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145998 · certified since November 15, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.