Alden Lakeland Rehab & Hcc
820 West Lawrence · Chicago, IL · 60640 · 7737692570
300 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $135,027 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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 the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$135,027 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $212,039 |
Inspection citations (97 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 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 February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 30, 2026 | Fine | $54,320 |
| January 30, 2026 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
| January 30, 2025 | Fine | $62,192 |
| January 30, 2025 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
| September 9, 2024 | Fine | $18,515 |
| September 9, 2024 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
| June 12, 2024 | Fine | $77,012 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145450 · certified since September 30, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.