Alden Estates of Evanston
2520 Gross Point Road, Evanston, IL 60201 · Cook County · (847) 328-6000
99 certified beds, about 69 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145907 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 19, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since November 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.58 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.99 of those hours.
18.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
CMS links it to The Alden Network, an affiliated group of 27 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
111/23
601/24
106/24
002/25
412/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 12 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
December 19, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide privacy during blood glucose monitoring and insulin injections. This deficiency affects one (R60) of two residents in the sample of 16 reviewed for privacy during Medication Administration.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure ongoing assessment to revise and updated the resident individualized care plan according to the resident's condition and treatments. This deficiency affects one (R2) of three residents in the sample of 16 reviewed for Care plan revision.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure resident medications were appropriately stored. This deficiency affected one resident (R79) reviewed for medication storage in a sample of 16.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to use appropriate infection control practices during medication administration. This deficiency affects two (R59 and R81) of 14 residents in the sample of 16 reviewed for Infection Control during Medication Administration.
February 7, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
June 9, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain resident safety during a transfer utilizing the mechanical lift by failing to have two staff present during a transfer and failed to ensure the correct size mechanical lift sling is used during transfers as recommended by the manufacturer. This affected two of two residents (R2-R3) reviewed for safety and the mechanical lift. Findings Include: 1.) R2 alert and oriented with a BIMS score of 14 (Cognition Intact), Weigh 141.0 lbs. on 5/1/24. On 6/8/24 at 2PM, Mechanical lift transfer with 2 staff assistance was observed. V4 and V13 (CNAs) placed the Mechanical lift sling in bed behind R2. Mechanical lift sling is big in size and light bluish in color. V4 and V13 folded the bottom end to fit R2's body then hooked up and transferred R2 in wheelchair. [...]
January 19, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 receiving a general diet.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 accommodation of needs.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident receives the necessary amount of assistant during a meal. This deficiency affects one (R26) of three residents in the sample of 17 reviewed for Providing Resident's meal.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow manufacturer recommendation in using a low air loss mattress to resident with multiple pressure ulcers and arterial wound. This deficiency affects one (R42) of three residents in the sample of 17 reviewed for Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment management.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 sample of 17.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record the facility staff failed to wear the required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and failed to clean the PPE for 2 residents (R26 and R45) of 5 residents reviewed for transmission-based precautions in a sample of 17 residents.
November 5, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- C 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to post, in a form and manner accessible and understandable to residents, resident representatives including a list of names, addresses (mailing and email), and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups including [NAME] Consent Decree program initiatives. This failure has the potential to affect all 60 residents currently residing in the facility.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 3 on February 7, 2025, 2 on January 19, 2024, 1 on February 9, 2023.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.58 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.99 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.14 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.70 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 18.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 15.4% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.36 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.76 on weekdays and 3.14 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.77 in April to June 2025 to 3.58 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.58 | 0.99 | 3.76 | 3.14 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 69 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.87 | 1.07 | 4.07 | 3.37 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 64 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.80 | 0.88 | 3.95 | 3.40 | 0.5% | 0 of 92 | 66 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.77 | 0.92 | 3.95 | 3.33 | 1.7% | 0 of 91 | 65 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Illinois, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.26 | 0.65 | 3.40 | 2.92 | 5.4% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.2 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.5 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.7 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.1 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON, INC.. CMS links this home to The Alden Network, a group of 27 nursing homes averaging 2.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alden Group, Ltd. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/09/1996 |
| Audra Elisco Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004 | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 21% | 03/01/2018 |
| Lauren Magnusson Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004 | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 21% | 02/28/2018 |
| Randi Schullo Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004 | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 21% | 02/28/2018 |
| Elisco, Arin | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 07/01/2013 |
| Elisco, Charles | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 07/01/2013 |
| Magnusson, Garrett | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 07/01/2013 |
| Magnusson, Paige | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 07/01/2013 |
| Schullo, Joseph | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 07/01/2013 |
| Schullo, Nicole | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 07/01/2013 |
| Midcap Funding IV Trust | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 07/01/2010 | |
| Molitor, Joshua | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/09/2014 | |
| Carl, Joan | Corporate director | Individual | 05/10/2010 | |
| Schlossberg, Floyd | Corporate director | Individual | 05/10/2010 | |
| Carl, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/10/2010 | |
| Schlossberg, Floyd | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/10/2010 | |
| Schullo, Randi | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/16/2010 | |
| Alden Management Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/09/1996 | |
| Davis, Esther | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/15/2020 | |
| Molitor, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/16/2008 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 9, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 19, 2025: "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 19, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 19, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Westminster Place Evanston, 0.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Warren Barr Lieberman Skokie, 0.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Alden Estates of Skokie Skokie, 0.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Citadel of Skokie, the Skokie, 0.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Three Crowns Park Evanston, 1.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Citadel Care Center-Wilmette Wilmette, 1.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Grove of Skokie, the Skokie, 1.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Pearl of Evanston,the Evanston, 2.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
Illinois contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Illinois. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Illinois Department of Public Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Illinois Department on Aging, 1-800-252-8966. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: IDPH Quarterly Reports of Nursing Home Violators, where Illinois publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Alden Estates of Evanston's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Alden Estates of Evanston 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Alden Estates of Evanston get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 19, 2025. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Alden Estates of Evanston been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Alden Estates of Evanston accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Alden Estates of Evanston?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to The Alden Network. Legal business name: ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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