Alden North Shore Rehab & Hcc
5050 West Touhy Avenue · Skokie, IL · 60077 · 8476796100
93 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $87,377 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$87,377 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.06 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $107,443 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 27, 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 March 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 23, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 23, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G January 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | Fine | $87,377 |
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145984 · certified since September 29, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.