Alden Estates of Shorewood
710 W Black Road, Shorewood, IL 60404 · Will County · (815) 230-8700
100 certified beds, about 80 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2012
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
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 146153 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 22, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 15 health citations since December 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 4.89 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.65 of those hours.
38.3% 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.
512/23
105/24
311/24
111/25
101/26
401/26
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 15 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
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
January 22, 2026Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow standard infection control practices, related to gloving and hand hygiene during provisions of medication administration, incontinence care, and handling of soiled linen. The facility also failed to ensure to wear complete personal protective equipment (PPE) when administering intravenous (IV) medication to a resident who is on enhance barrier precaution (EBP). This applied to 5 of 5 residents (R36, R42, R54, R85, R93) reviewed for infection control in the sample of 20.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident's advance directive documents, order and care plan were consistent, to reflect the resident's treatment wishes in an event of a medical emergency, based on the facility's advance directives policy and procedure. This applies to 1 of 1 resident (R8) reviewed for advance directive in the sample of 20.
- 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 follow its policy on gait belt use during the transfer of a resident with an unsteady gait and risk of falls. This applies to 1 of 1 resident (R97) reviewed for transfer supervision in a sample of 20.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide oxygen therapy to a resident as ordered by the physician. This applies to 1 of 2 residents (R87) reviewed for oxygen use in the sample of 20.
January 18, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to remove a fentanyl patch as ordered for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for pain medications in the sample of five.
November 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to update and follow all physician orders after resident's outpatient appointment. This applies to 1 resident (R1) reviewed for quality of care.
November 22, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E 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 obtain orders for resident medications and failed to have orders for medications at the bedside. The facility failed to make sure residents took all their medication in the presence of the nurse. The facility also failed to make sure that residents had their own personal medications instead of someone else's in their room. This applies to 5 of 5 residents (R10, R19, R57, R65, R127) reviewed for medications in a sample of 23.
- E Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to utilize an appropriate standardized tool/system to justify or warrant the necessity of an antibiotic at the time the antibiotic was ordered. This applies to 4 of 4 residents (R4, R43, R65, R66) reviewed for antibiotic stewardship in a sample of 23.
- C Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete performance review evaluations for 5 of 5 CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants). This applies to all 79 residents in the facility.
May 30, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to change a resident's PICC (Peripherally inserted central) line transparent sterile dressing as ordered by the physician. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for PICC line care in the sample of 4.
December 7, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide timely hygiene and grooming care for residents who requires assistance for activities of daily living (ADL) care. This applies to 4 of 4 residents (R5, R11, R41, R230) reviewed for ADL care in the sample of 19.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's peri wound was cleaned prior to application of skin treatment. This applies to 1 of 5 residents (R65) observed for skin conditions in the sample of 19.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to administer tube feeding as ordered by the physician. This applies to 1 of 1 resident (R60) reviewed for tube feeding in the sample of 19.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide a resident with an opioid pain medication or muscle relaxant pain medication as prescribed by the physician. This applies to 1 of 4 residents (R69) reviewed for pain management in the sample of 19.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and don recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing wound care to a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). The facility also failed to follow their policy by not removing soiled gloves after performing incontinence care, and not performing hand hygiene before touching the resident's clean environment. This applies to 3 of 19 residents (R47, R5, and R230) reviewed for infection prevention in the sample of 19.
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 2 on November 22, 2024, 2 on December 7, 2023, 3 on January 26, 2023.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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) | 4.89 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.65 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.24 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.80 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.45 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 38.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 36.7% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.83 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 5.16 on weekdays and 4.24 on weekends, 18% 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 4.87 in April to June 2025 to 4.89 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 | 4.89 | 1.65 | 5.16 | 4.24 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 80 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.91 | 1.55 | 5.12 | 4.36 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 78 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.80 | 1.43 | 5.04 | 4.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 79 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.87 | 1.36 | 5.17 | 4.11 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 81 |
| 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 | 8.3 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.9 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.4 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 34.6 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.4 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ALDEN ESTATES OF SHOREWOOD, 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 Floyd a. Schlossberg Living Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2013 |
| The Alden Group, Ltd. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2008 | |
| Elisco, Arin | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Elisco, Audra | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Elisco, Charles | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Magnusson, Garrett | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Magnusson, Lauren | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Magnusson, Paige | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Schlossberg, Floyd | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Schullo, Joseph | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Schullo, Nicole | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Schullo, Randi | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Popp, Stephanie | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 10/02/2017 | |
| Carl, Joan | Corporate director | Individual | 09/21/2006 | |
| Schlossberg, Floyd | Corporate director | Individual | 09/21/2006 | |
| Carl, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/21/2006 | |
| Schlossberg, Floyd | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/21/2006 | |
| Schullo, Randi | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/21/2006 | |
| Alden Management Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/05/2012 | |
| Davis, Esther | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/05/2012 | |
| Molitor, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/05/2012 |
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 8 problems in this area, most recently on January 22, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 22, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 18, 2026: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 22, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Alden Courts of Shorewood Shorewood, 0 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Avantara Joliet Joliet, 3.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Parc Joliet Joliet, 3.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 54 citations
- Joliet Living & Rehab Center Joliet, 4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Renwick Nursing and Rehab Joliet, 4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 65 citations
- Pearl of Joliet, the Joliet, 4.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 55 citations
- Lakewood Nrsg & Rehab Center Plainfield, 5.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County Joliet, 7.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 24 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 Shorewood's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Alden Estates of Shorewood 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Alden Estates of Shorewood get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 22, 2026. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Alden Estates of Shorewood been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Alden Estates of Shorewood 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 Shorewood?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers, and links the home to The Alden Network. Legal business name: ALDEN ESTATES OF SHOREWOOD, 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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