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Alden Debes Rehab & HCC
550 South Mulford Avenue, Rockford, IL 61108
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 268 beds, Alden Debes Rehab & HCC serves Rockford in Winnebago County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (21, 13, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $130K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 56.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Winnebago Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 44 | 38 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.4 | 30.5 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.1% | 53.1% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $129,985 | $80,559 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 31 Jul 2025, 27 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 H ×1 D ×35 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | H | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0777 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | Fine | $16,705 | |
| 12 Apr 2024 | Fine | $7,228 | |
| 4 Mar 2024 | Fine | $106,052 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.1%, RNs 58.1%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.7% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Alden-Alma Nelson Manor, Inc.. Chain: The Alden Network (27 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Realty Services, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/08/2000 |
| Alden Management Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/04/2010 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Winnebago County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avira Health Pavilion | Loves Park | 54 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 44.4 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital -SNF | Rockford | 17 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Alpine Fireside Health Center | Rockford | 66 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 33.3 | $85K | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Amberwood Care Centre | Rockford | 135 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 30.4 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Fairhaven Christian Ret Center | Rockford | 96 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 21.9 | $120K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Rock River Health Care | Rockford | 130 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 35.4 | $96K | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Willows Health Center | Rockford | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 52.0 | $13K | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Medina Nursing Centerabuse icon | Durand | 89 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 42.7 | $81K | 29 Jun 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Winnebago County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alden Debes Rehab & HCC been cited for?
44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Alden Debes Rehab & HCC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $130K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Alden Debes Rehab & HCC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alden Debes Rehab & HCC?
It is part of the The Alden Network chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Alden Realty Services, Inc and Alden Management Services, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alden Debes Rehab & HCC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.