Alden Debes in Rockford, IL has a 1-star overall rating, with very low staffing (1 star and 3.39 nurse hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1 federal benchmark) and a recent abuse citation. It also has 2 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and $16,705 in fines over the last 24 months.
Last inspection: April 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $16,705recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3882.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.62
Licensed practical nurses
0.83
Nurse aides
1.93
Weekend nursing
3.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 58%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%0.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.2%3.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.8%8.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.2%6.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9%7.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.7%21.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.5%0.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.1%23.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
42.3%62.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.3%96.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—42.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
50%59.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: H
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Recent history
PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,705 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $129,985 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 8, 2026
$16,705
Federal fine
Apr 12, 2024
$7,228
Federal fine
Mar 4, 2024
$106,052
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ALDEN NETWORK · 27 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
183.3 residents on an average day (68% of 268 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.