Alden Courts of Waterford
1991 Randi Drive · Aurora, IL · 60504 · 6308511466
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: immediate-jeopardy citation in the current inspection cycle. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,645 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 5, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 9, 2026 | Fine | $21,645 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146182 · certified since March 20, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.