Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr
504 West Wellington Avenue · Chicago, IL · 60657 · 7732816200
96 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.92 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,512 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 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 March 11, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 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 June 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 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 February 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 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 July 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · 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 April 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
| March 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145126 · certified since February 6, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.