The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ALDEN COURTS OF SHOREWOOD
SHOREWOOD, IL · Medicare-certified · 50 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
ALDEN COURTS OF SHOREWOOD in Shorewood, IL has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspections (5 stars) and staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.45 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). The main caution is a very low quality measures rating (1 star); there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4488 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 31, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4488.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.09
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78
- Nurse aides
- 2.58
- Weekend nursing
- 4.14
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
27.3%23.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
10%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.9%6.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.3%8.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
22.2%3.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.4%17.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—22.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.8%16.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
7.4%6.7%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
45.6%20.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.5%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.5%91.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
70.2%58.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure each resident got a nourishing, balanced diet that met daily nutrition and special dietary needs. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 800 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ALDEN NETWORK · 27 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 43.7 residents on an average day (87% of 50 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 9 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.