Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & Hcc
1545 Barrington Road · Hoffman Estates, IL · 60169 · 8478840011
217 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
Red flags
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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.86 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,281 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
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 September 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
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 September 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2023
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · 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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| July 10, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145403 · certified since August 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.