Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ALDEN DEBES REHAB & HCC
ROCKFORD, IL · 268 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 31, 2025
CMS Certification Number 145142 · first certified March 1967
Ownership
Operated by THE ALDEN NETWORK · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
26 citations — more than 76% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5.7. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (June 2026 to September 2026). Most IL facilities have been surveyed by October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2025. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
9 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 26 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 26 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 9, 2023 | 6 |
| April 12, 2024 | 1 |
| June 27, 2024 | 10 |
| July 31, 2025 | 9 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 2 | 2024-06-27 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2024-06-27 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 2 | 2025-07-31 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 2 | 2025-07-31 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-07-31 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2024-06-27 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-07-31 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 1 | 2023-08-09 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 12
- Egress Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 12 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 31, 2025 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 8, 2025) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 11, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 17, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 11, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 11, 2025) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 8, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2025) |
June 27, 2024 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 25, 2024) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 8, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 25, 2024) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 19, 2024) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 17, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 2, 2024) |
April 12, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 16, 2024) |
August 9, 2023 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 21, 2023) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 11, 2023) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.