The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ALDEN ESTATES OF NORTHMOOR
CHICAGO, IL · Medicare-certified · 198 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
ALDEN ESTATES OF NORTHMOOR in Chicago has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Its inspection and quality ratings are also 4 stars, but staffing is lower at 2 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 3.23 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2297 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2297.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.59
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 2.86
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 32%
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
15%21.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%0.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%4.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.9%3.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.7%6.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.7%8.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.2%8.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.4%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.8%22.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
23.9%25.9%Worsening
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
—97.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.8%86.5%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—56.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
43.1%18.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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 December 2025 — 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 food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
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 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ALDEN NETWORK · 27 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 181.2 residents on an average day (92% of 198 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 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.