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Princeton Rehab & HCC
255 West 69th Street, Chicago, IL 60621
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 225 beds, Princeton Rehab & HCC serves Chicago in Cook County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1990.
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 3.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 19, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $32K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.6 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 47.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.2 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.1% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $32,136 | $52,199 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (202 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: 26 Feb 2025, 17 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×19 E ×20 F ×6 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Oct 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 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 | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 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 | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 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 | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2024 | Fine | $4,888 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $27,248 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.1%, RNs 45.0%; 0 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 | 8.1% | 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 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.1% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.5% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
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-Princeton Rehabilitation And Health Care Center, Inc.. Chain: The Alden Network (27 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alden Group, Ltd. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2008 |
| Alden Management Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/10/1990 |
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 Cook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addolorata Villa | Wheeling | 86 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 27.9 | $181K | 28 May 2026 |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | Evanston | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12.1 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Estates of Skokie | Skokie | 56 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5.4 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCC | Hoffman Estates | 217 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13.4 | $8K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Aperion Care Niles | Niles | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $12K | 29 May 2026 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Bella Terra Streamwood | Streamwood | 214 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 7.5 | — | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Brandel Health and Rehab | Northbrook | 102 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.9 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
All 202 facilities in Cook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Princeton Rehab & HCC been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Princeton Rehab & HCC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $32K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Princeton Rehab & HCC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.6 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Princeton Rehab & HCC?
It is part of the The Alden Network chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Alden Group, Ltd. and Alden Management Services, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Princeton Rehab & HCC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 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.