The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ALDEN ESTATES OF BARRINGTON
BARRINGTON, IL · Medicare-certified · 150 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
2 out of 5 stars overall. This facility has 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings, 3-star quality measures, reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.13 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), $16,350 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1289 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $16,350recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1289.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.83
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03
- Nurse aides
- 2.27
- Weekend nursing
- 3.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%
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
9.7%9.9%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%1.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.7%5.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%5.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5%21.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.9%8.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.4%16.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.6%4.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.6%23.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.8%2.9%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
—96.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.5%88%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
50.3%57.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
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 September 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited September 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,350 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- 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 9 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,350 in total fines.
- $16,350
Federal fine
Jul 10, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE ALDEN NETWORK · 27 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 106.2 residents on an average day (71% of 150 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 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.