ALDEN OF WATERFORD in Aurora, IL has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating, with 3-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reports 3.64 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included treatment/care orders, staffing data submission, and pharmaceutical services.
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 3.6398.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.27
Licensed practical nurses
0.29
Nurse aides
2.08
Weekend nursing
3.07
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
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
17.1%19.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%3.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.7%13%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%6.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
12.8%4.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.5%7.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10%15.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.5%23.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.7%4.5%Worsening
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
—70.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.8%60.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—31.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
42.5%40.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $106,499 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 4, 2024
$106,499
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ALDEN NETWORK · 27 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
86.2 residents on an average day (87% of 99 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 24 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.