Alden of Waterford
2021 Randi Drive · Aurora, IL · 60505 · 6308517266
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $106,499 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · 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 January 22, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 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 June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 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 April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 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 April 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 4, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 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 April 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 4, 2024 | Fine | $106,499 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146008 · certified since September 6, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.