ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Alden Estates of Evanston has an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating it is highly recommended and performing well overall. It ranks #3 out of 665 facilities in Illinois and #2 out of 201 in Cook County, placing it in the top tier of options available. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from 6 in 2024 to only 2 in 2025. Staffing is a weakness, receiving a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars, but it has an impressive 0% turnover rate, meaning staff tends to stay long-term. While there have been no fines, the facility has had some concerns, such as not properly labeling and dating food in the refrigerator, which poses a risk for the residents.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Illinois
- #3/665
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 54 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Illinois. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ○ Average
- 9 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 9 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Deficiency Text Not Available
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Deficiency Text Not Available
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Jan 2024
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to place call light within resident reach. This deficiency affects one (R158) of three residents in the sample of 17 reviewed for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident receives the necessary amount of...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow manufacturer recommendation in using a low air l...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident received the correct oxygen flow as ordered for 1 of 2 residents (R14) reviewed for respiratory care in a sam...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 1/17/24 at 12:47PM, Observed V11 (Activity Aide) went inside the R26's room which is contact isolation without donning gloves...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to label and date food placed in one of three resident unit refrigerator. This deficiency has the potential to affect 25 residents...
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Nov 2023
1 deficiency
MINOR
(C)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0575
(Tag F0575)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to post, in a form and manner accessible and understandab...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Illinois.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Alden Estates Of Evanston's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Alden Estates Of Evanston Staffed?
CMS rates ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Alden Estates Of Evanston?
State health inspectors documented 9 deficiencies at ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON during 2023 to 2025. These included: 8 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Alden Estates Of Evanston?
ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by THE ALDEN NETWORK, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 99 certified beds and approximately 64 residents (about 65% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in EVANSTON, Illinois.
How Does Alden Estates Of Evanston Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.5 and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Alden Estates Of Evanston?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Alden Estates Of Evanston Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Illinois. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Alden Estates Of Evanston Stick Around?
ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Alden Estates Of Evanston Ever Fined?
ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Alden Estates Of Evanston on Any Federal Watch List?
ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.