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Alden Estates Cts of Huntley
12140 Regency Parkway, Huntley, IL 60142
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Alden Estates Cts of Huntley, in Huntley, Illinois, is certified for 170 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the The Alden Network chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 18, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $183K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 43.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mc Henry Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 32 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.1 | 33.0 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.0% | 49.3% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $183,372 | $62,153 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Apr 2026, 6 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 L ×1 G ×3 D ×19 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0808 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | Fine | $15,935 | |
| 26 Sep 2024 | Fine | $157,404 | |
| 23 Jul 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.0%, RNs 36.8%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.2% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.8% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Alden Estates-Courts Of Huntley, Inc.. Chain: The Alden Network (27 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alden Group, Ltd. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/05/2013 |
| Alden Management Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mc Henry County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Nursing Home | Marengo | 56 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 16.1 | — | 8 May 2025 |
| Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center | Harvard | 34 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.5 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Pearl of Crystal Lake, The | Crystal Lake | 97 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 33.0 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Valley Hi Nursing Home | Woodstock | 128 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 23.4 | $155K | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Fair Oaks Health Care Center | Crystal Lake | 51 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 56.9 | $26K | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Ignite Medical Mchenry | Mchenry | 84 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 47.6 | $62K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Alden Terrace of Mchenry Rehababuse icon | Mchenry | 316 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 15.8 | $11K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Crystal Pines Rehab & HCCabuse icon | Crystal Lake | 110 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 43.6 | $131K | 11 Jun 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Mc Henry County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alden Estates Cts of Huntley been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Alden Estates Cts of Huntley been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $183K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Alden Estates Cts of Huntley compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alden Estates Cts of Huntley?
It is part of the The Alden Network chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Alden Group, Ltd. and Alden Management Services, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alden Estates Cts of Huntley last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.