ALDEN DES PLAINES REHAB & HC

Alden Des Plaines Rehab & HC is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 1221 East Golf Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, within Cook County. The facility operates with 110 certified beds and is classified under for-profit corporate ownership. It holds dual certification for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve a broad range of residents. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. Within the individual rating categories, the facility presents a varied profile. Its health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, indicating fewer deficiencies and concerns relative to the national baseline. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, reflecting performance on clinical outcome metrics that are above the national average. However, the staffing rating is 1 star, indicating staffing levels that fall below what CMS considers adequate when compared to facilities nationwide. This category encompasses registered nurse hours, total nurse staffing hours, and physical therapist staffing, all measured on a per-resident-per-day basis. Alden Des Plaines Rehab & HC accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover long-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements as determined by the state of Illinois. Individuals and families considering this facility are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current payment options and availability. When viewed against national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed picture. The overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, neither notably above nor below peers. The 4-star ratings in health inspections and quality measures suggest relatively stronger performance in those areas. The 1-star staffing rating, however, represents a significant gap compared to the national norm and may be a relevant consideration for those evaluating the level of hands-on care provided. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Compare data for this facility and to conduct in-person visits when making care decisions.