Alden Estates Cts of Huntley
12140 Regency Parkway · Huntley, IL · 60142 · 8479617500
170 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $183,372 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$183,372 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.11 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $183,372 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
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 July 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 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 March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · L October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 10, 2026 | Fine | $15,935 |
| September 26, 2024 | Fine | $157,404 |
| July 23, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146186 · certified since August 30, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.