Alden Estates of Shorewood
710 W Black Road · Shorewood, IL · 60404 · 8152308700
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 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 December 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C November 22, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 7, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146153 · certified since May 2, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.