Alden Estates of Evanston
Evanston, Illinois · CCN 145907
17 surveys since 2010, 4 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 47
- Surveys
- 17
- Harm or worse
- 4
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 99
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- THE ALDEN NETWORK
- County
- Cook
- Medicare-certified since
- 1996
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=17, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Dec 19, 2025
325 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.58 | 3.18 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.99 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 18.5% | 45.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1083.3% | E18.3% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C18.3% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5581×
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- F5751×
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.
- F5831×
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- F6571×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Alden Estates of Evanston, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF686May 5, 2022
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide timely incontinence care and assistance with repositioning for a resident assessed to need staff assistance. This failure applied to one (R311) of four residents reviewed in a sample of 28 reviewed for pressure ulcers. This failure resulted in R311 developing an unstageable sacral pressure ulcer. Findings include: R311 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 4/22/2022 documents that R311 has a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15, indicating a high level of cognitive functioning. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689May 5, 2022
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent a resident from falling during toileting. This failure affects one (R264) out of 4 total residents (R58, R53, R41) who were reviewed for falls in the facility and led to R264 requiring immediate hospitalization with an admitting diagnosis of lumbar fracture. Findings include: R264 was admitted to the facility 1/11/2020 with diagnoses that included cervical fracture, lack of coordination, difficulty walking and generalized muscle weakness. At the time of Admission, R264 had a BIMS of 15 assessed 1/15/22 indicating a high level of cognitive functioning. R264 was admitted to the facility after a fall incident, in which she sustained a cervical spine fracture. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 19, 2024
Based 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. Findings include: On 1/17/24 at 1:31PM, Checked refrigerator in the 3rd floor dining room pantry with V8 (Dietary Aide/DA). Observed sliced turkey pale and dry, placed in small plate not completely covered, not labeled, and not dated; three (3) small plates of fruits not labeled and not dated. V8 said that all food inside the refrigerator should be covered, labeled, and dated. On 1/17/24 at 2:00PM, Informed V4 (Dietary manager) of the above observation. V4 said that food inside the refrigerator should be covered, labeled, and dated. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF583Dec 19, 2025
Based 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.Findings include: On 12/16/25 at 11:05AM, Observed V7 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) performed peripheral blood glucose/sugar monitoring to R60 in the hallway by the nursing station where visible to other residents and staff members. Then V7 prepared Humalog lispro 5 units and administered to R60's abdominal area subcutaneously. V7 said that R60 prefers to monitor his blood sugar and receive his insulin in the hallway without privacy.On 12/16/25 at 11:10AM, Reviewed R60's comprehensive care plan with V8 Charge Nurse. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Dec 19, 2025
Based 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.Findings include: On 12/16/25 at 10:49AM, Observed R2 lying in bed. He is dependent with ADLs and transfers. He is incontinent of bowel and bladder. He is awake and responsive with but confused. On 12/17/25 at 10:17AM, Observed R2 lying in bed with V7 LPN ( Licensed practical Nurse). V7 said that R9 has indwelling catheter when he was admitted but it was discontinued couple months ago. […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 47 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Dec 19, 2025Standard4 findings
- Feb 7, 2025Standard2 findings
- Jun 9, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Jan 19, 2024Standard6 findings
- Nov 5, 2023Complaint1 finding
- May 5, 2022Standard and complaint3 findings · 2 harm
- Nov 17, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Jan 23, 2020Standard3 findings
Show the 9 earlier surveys
- Nov 22, 2017Standard3 findings
- Sep 27, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Oct 20, 2016Standard6 findings
- Feb 19, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Nov 5, 2015Standard6 findings
- Apr 22, 2015Complaint2 findings
- Feb 15, 2013—2 findings · 1 harm
- Jan 20, 2012—2 findings · 1 harm
- Dec 23, 2010—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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