Alden Terrace of McHenry Rehab has a 2-star overall rating, with weak staffing (1 star) and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.89 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, quality measures are 4 stars, and it had no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8855.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.64
Licensed practical nurses
0.46
Nurse aides
1.79
Weekend nursing
2.61
Hours per resident per day.
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
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25%9.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.9%4.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0.8%1.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.2%1.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.7%26.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30%34.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
36.7%34%Improving
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
—96.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.3%73.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—49.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
22.4%2.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $11,170 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 13, 2023
$11,170
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ALDEN NETWORK · 27 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
158.9 residents on an average day (50% of 316 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 43 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.