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Alden Estates of Countryside, Inc
1130 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI 53549
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 of Countryside, Inc is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Jefferson, Wisconsin, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 113 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Wisconsin median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 57 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 25, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 10 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 47.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 31.8.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $397K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Wisconsin median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 42.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Wisconsin median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 57 | 57 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 47.5 | 47.5 | 31.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.2% | 42.2% | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $397,046 | $136,384 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 323 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: Wisconsin average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Jun 2025, 27 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: J ×5 G ×5 D ×37 E ×4 F ×5 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2024 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Nov 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 | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | J | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | 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 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | Fine | $59,670 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Payment denial | — | 10 days |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Fine | $197,769 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Fine | $42,532 | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | Fine | $33,830 | |
| 27 Mar 2024 | Fine | $63,245 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wisconsin average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.2%, RNs 65.2%; 3 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.5% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.5% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.7% | 14.4% | 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 Of Countryside, 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% | 07/01/2010 |
| Alden Management Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
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 Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills Health Services | Lake Mills | 50 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 36.0 | $121K | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Rock River Nursing & Rehab | Fort Atkinson | 87 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 115 | 132.2 | $136K | 6 May 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alden Estates of Countryside, Inc been cited for?
57 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 10 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wisconsin median is 21 per facility.
Has Alden Estates of Countryside, Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $397K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Alden Estates of Countryside, Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Wisconsin median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alden Estates of Countryside, Inc?
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 of Countryside, Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jun 2025.
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.