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.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,645 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.