Wentworth Rehab & Hcc
201 West 69th Street · Chicago, IL · 60621 · 7734871200
300 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).
- Federal penalties on record: $93,145 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 9 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- 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.
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.
$93,145 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.94 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $289,387 |
Inspection citations (71 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 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 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 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 March 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 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 February 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected August 24, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 31, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 5, 2025 | Fine | $86,190 |
| March 5, 2025 | Payment Denial | 43 days |
| November 8, 2024 | Fine | $6,955 |
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $47,294 |
| May 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 2 days |
| March 22, 2024 | Fine | $123,750 |
| September 22, 2023 | Fine | $25,198 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145429 · certified since September 3, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.