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ALDEN COURTS OF WATERFORD

AURORA, IL · Medicare-certified · 60 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall

Alden Courts of Waterford has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspections, 3-star staffing, and 2-star quality measures. It reported nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $21,645 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.9202 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $21,645recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9202.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.25
Licensed practical nurses
0.22
Nurse aides
2.44
Weekend nursing
3.66

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%

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

22.6%30.3%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

4.3%3.9%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

1.7%3.1%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%3.9%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

11.4%11.1%No change

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

5.9%14.7%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

3.8%22.2%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

2.9%8.3%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

4.2%

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

26.2%28.7%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

4.5%4.2%No change

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

98.1%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

89.1%82.4%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

62.5%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

23.1%15.9%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: E

The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $21,645 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $21,645 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Mar 9, 2026

    $21,645

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ALDEN NETWORK · 27 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
56.4 residents on an average day (94% of 60 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.