ALDEN COURTS OF WATERFORD in Aurora, IL has a 4 out of 5 overall rating, with strong health inspection results but weaker staffing and quality scores (both 2 out of 5). Reported nurse staffing is 3.84 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8414.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.19
Licensed practical nurses
0.20
Nurse aides
2.46
Weekend nursing
3.62
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
26.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
12.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.9%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.2%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
98.1%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
62.5%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
24.6%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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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 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
55.8 residents on an average day (93% 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.