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Alden of Waterford
2021 Randi Drive, Aurora, IL 60505
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 of Waterford, in Aurora, Illinois, is certified for 99 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the The Alden Network chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 13, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $106K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 43.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kane Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 30 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.3 | 30.3 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.5% | 40.5% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $106,499 | $19,250 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 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: 27 Mar 2025, 4 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×24 E ×4 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | F0688 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Nov 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 30 May 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 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Mar 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 | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 27 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 | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 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 | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | 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 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 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 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2023 |
| 3 Feb 2023 | 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 | 20 Feb 2023 |
| 3 Feb 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2023 |
| 3 Feb 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2024 | Fine | $106,499 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.5%, RNs 36.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 8.0% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 11.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.1% | 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 Of Waterford, L.L.C.. Chain: The Alden Network (27 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden of Waterford Investments LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/13/1999 |
| The Alden Group, Ltd. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 10/09/1996 |
| Bank Leumi USA | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/29/2012 |
| Alden Management Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/09/1996 |
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 Kane County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aperion Care Fox River | Elgin | 94 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 10.6 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Avondale Estates of Elgin | Elgin | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9.2 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Greenfields of Geneva | Geneva | 43 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 44.2 | $14K | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Highland Oaks | Elgin | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 45.8 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Michaelsen Health Center | Batavia | 99 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 21.2 | $9K | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Alden Courts of Waterford | Aurora | 60 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 31.7 | $22K | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Asbury Gardens Nsg & Rehab | North Aurora | 75 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 26.7 | $2K | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Avantara Aurora | Aurora | 87 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 26.4 | — | 20 May 2026 |
All 25 facilities in Kane County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alden of Waterford been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Alden of Waterford been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $106K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Alden of Waterford 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 of Waterford?
It is part of the The Alden Network chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Alden of Waterford Investments LLC, The Alden Group, Ltd. and Alden Management Services, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alden of Waterford last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Mar 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.