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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr

504 West Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr, a 96-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Chicago, IL, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #297 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#297 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
2.98
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
36
Inspection findings · 4 serious

The verdict

Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr, a 96-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Chicago, IL, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #297 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#297 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
2.98
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
36
Inspection findings · 4 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 666 IL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
145126
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
96
Residents
83
In Hospital
No
County
Cook
Last Inspection
Jul 25, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 2.98 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.47 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.82
CNA Hours
1.68
Total Nursing Hours
2.98 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.06
Nursing Turnover
41.3%
RN Turnover
25.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr ranks #297 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr operates 96 certified beds in Chicago, IL with approximately 83 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 2★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 36 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 1 time by CMS, for a combined $9K. Per resident day, this facility reports 2.98 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.47 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 41.3% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (36 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2026 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 11, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Feb 26, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 11, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 24, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 21, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 24, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 24, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 24, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 31, 2025 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 31, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 31, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 11, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 6, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 7, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm May 6, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 12, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Mar 25, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2023 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2023 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2023 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 5, 2022 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 5, 2022 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 5, 2022 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 5, 2022 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 5, 2022 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 5, 2022 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 21.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 5.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 13.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 59.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 4.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 73.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 21.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 9.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 5.6% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $9K

Date Type Amount
Mar 25, 2024 Fine $9K
Mar 25, 2024 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IL registry
  • Peer homes near 96 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr?
Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr ranks 297th among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#297 of 661). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr?
Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr reports 2.98 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.47 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 41.3%.
How many beds does Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr have?
Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr has 96 certified beds with approximately 83 residents. The facility is located at 504 West Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657.
Does Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr has 36 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr has received 1 penalties totaling $9K.
Who owns Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr?
Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr was on Jul 25, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr?
Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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