Alden Courts of Shorewood
700 West Black Road, Shorewood, IL 60404 · Will County · 50 certified beds · avg 44 residents/day · certified since May 23, 2017
Part of chain: THE ALDEN NETWORK (27 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Sep 12, 2024 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Sep 20, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (11)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. |
| Sep 1, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Sep 1, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 4).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.89 | 2.99 | 3.95 | top 18% in Illinois; top 44% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.97 | 0.63 | 0.69 | top 14% in Illinois; top 17% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.62 | 2.67 | 3.50 | top 16% in Illinois; top 37% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.96 | 0.56 | 0.48 | top 11% in Illinois; top 7% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 36.1 | 44.5 | 45.8 | top 27% in Illinois; top 27% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 22.2 | 41.8 | 42.9 | top 19% in Illinois; top 17% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.36, RN 1.08, weekend 4.06. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audra Elisco Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004 | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 03/01/2018 |
| Elisco, Arin | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2013 |
| Elisco, Audra | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2013 |
| Elisco, Charles | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2013 |
| Lauren Magnusson Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004 | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 02/28/2018 |
| Magnusson, Garrett | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2013 |
| Magnusson, Lauren | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2013 |
| Magnusson, Paige | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2013 |
| Randi Schullo Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004 | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 02/28/2018 |
| Schullo, Joseph | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2013 |
| Schullo, Nicole | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2013 |
| Schullo, Randi | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2013 |
| Shorewood Investments I LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 06/14/2007 |
| The Alden Group, LTD. | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 10/09/1996 |
| Akerman, Annette | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/09/2017 |
| Alden Management Services, INC. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/07/2011 |
| Carl, Joan | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/10/2010 |
| Carl, Joan | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/10/2010 |
| Christensen, Valerie | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/22/2017 |
| Kroll, Steven | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/06/2001 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Can I see a sample menu, and how do you handle special diets like low-sodium or diabetic meals?"
- "Who on your staff manages IV therapy, and what training and monitoring is in place?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Estates of Shorewood | 0.0 mi | Shorewood, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Avantara Joliet | 3.6 mi | Joliet, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Parc Joliet | 3.9 mi | Joliet, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Joliet Living & Rehab Center | 4.0 mi | Joliet, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Renwick Nursing and Rehab | 4.0 mi | Joliet, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Pearl of Joliet, the | 4.3 mi | Joliet, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Lakewood Nrsg & Rehab Center | 5.5 mi | Plainfield, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County | 7.3 mi | Joliet, IL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Spring Creek | 7.9 mi | Joliet, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Meadowbrook Manor | 11.9 mi | Bolingbrook, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 146183.