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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 58
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 84
Federal penalties 15% 71
Trend 10% 57
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.843.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.190.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.62≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $21,645

Inspection citations (21 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 9, 2025 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 4, 2024 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 18, 2023 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C October 5, 2023

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected October 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
March 9, 2026Fine$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.