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Princeton Rehab & Hcc

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

255 West 69th Street, South Side · Chicago, IL 60621225 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.1/5

based on 34 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (20 vs median 11.0)

Bottom 25% in IL · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in THE ALDEN NETWORK chain · $32,136 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

We strongly advise families to exercise extreme caution when considering this facility. While some residents report success with the physical therapy department, the overwhelming pattern of reports regarding neglect, unsanitary conditions, and unresponsive staff represents a significant risk to resident well-being.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

34 reviews on Google
Princeton Rehab & HCC faces severe, recurring allegations regarding neglect, poor hygiene, and unprofessional staff behavior. While a small minority of reviewers report positive experiences with physical therapy and individual staff members, the overwhelming majority of feedback describes a facility plagued by understaffing, unsanitary conditions, and a lack of basic compassion for residents.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff1.0Clean0.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0Memory1.0Comms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Occasional attentive and engaged individual caretakers

Concerns

  • Neglect and poor hygiene (residents left soiled, unbathed, or in dirty rooms) (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional, rude, or confrontational staff (mentioned by 10 reviewers)
  • Chronic understaffing and slow response times to call lights (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Difficulty reaching the facility by phone or unresponsive administration (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Pest and rodent infestation (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(2)'18(2)'20(1)'22(7)'24(2)'26(4)

Distribution · 36 analyzed

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2
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24

How They Respond to Reviews

23%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what is the average response time for a resident who presses their call light for assistance?
  • 2Could you walk me through the daily routine for hygiene and room cleaning to ensure residents are consistently comfortable and well-cared for?
  • 3I noticed some concerns regarding facility maintenance; what is your current protocol for pest control and ensuring the living environment remains sanitary?
  • 4How does your leadership team handle communication with families, especially when we have urgent questions or need to reach someone after hours?
  • 5Could you describe the daily activity schedule and how you ensure residents who need extra encouragement are actively engaged in these programs?
  • 6What specific protocols are in place to ensure medication management is accurate and timely for residents with complex health needs?

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Key Review Excerpts

2nd floor Senior care with them sitting allll day in the lunchroom soiled and pee under their chairs, not cleaned, just throw towels under the chair and on top off their pee like it's a work of art.

Memory care family member · 2026☆☆☆☆

When I hit the bell, the staff maybe came four hours later..I was sitting in my own urine the whole time. The food was not fit to eat.

Rehab patient · 2019☆☆☆☆

Working with the physical therapist crystal and occupational therapist Ms Butler was a delightful experience. They were very professional and courteous.

Rehab patient · 2021★★★★★
Source: 34 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.46hrs
61%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.63hrs
64%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
21.9%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
Cook
74.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.9%
Better than Avg
Here
99.9%
US
93.4%
IL
90.0%
Cook
85.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.3%
US
19.5%
IL
18.3%
Cook
10.4%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.3%
Better than Avg
Here
12.3%
US
15.4%
IL
21.8%
Cook
24.1%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
15.3%
IL
15.9%
Cook
9.2%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.8%
Better than Avg
Here
97.8%
US
95.5%
IL
91.8%
Cook
87.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
Cook
55.3%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.6%
Better than Avg
Here
97.6%
US
79.7%
IL
63.1%
Cook
55.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.7%
US
1.6%
IL
2.4%
Cook
2.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

19deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (12.0)
18 complaint-triggered
$32,136 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints over the past three years, triggering formal investigations into serious concerns including resident protection and medication management. The facility has persistent issues with accident prevention and safety, resident abuse protection, and pest control that recur across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate.

Feb 20, 2026Complaint
1
0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Sep 28, 2025Complaint
1
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Sep 19, 2025Complaint
1
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Jul 9, 2025Complaint
1
0605Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Jun 5, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

May 15, 2025Complaint
1
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 20, 2024

$4,888

Fine

Sep 11, 2023

$27,248

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Princeton Rehab & Hcc

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Alden Network

Chain Size

27 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 22 of 27 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

The Alden Group, Ltd.

Owner · Organization

100%

Audra Elisco Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004

Owner (parent company) · Organization

21%

Lauren Magnusson Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004

Owner (parent company) · Organization

21%

Randi Schullo Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004

Owner (parent company) · Organization

21%

Elisco, Arin

Owner (parent company)

6%

Elisco, Charles

Owner (parent company)

6%

Magnusson, Garrett

Owner (parent company)

6%

Magnusson, Paige

Owner (parent company)

6%

Schullo, Joseph

Owner (parent company)

6%

Schullo, Nicole

Owner (parent company)

6%

Key personnel

Midcap Funding IV Trust5% or Greater Security InterestDavis, EstherW-2 Managing EmployeePerryman-Johnson, CarolynW-2 Managing EmployeeCarl, JoanOfficer / DirectorSchlossberg, FloydOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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