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Alden Courts of Shorewood
700 West Black Road, Shorewood, IL 60404 (opens Google Maps) · Will County · (815) 230-8700· 50 certified beds · avg 44 residents/day · certified since May 23, 2017 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: THE ALDEN NETWORK (27 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)
5/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jul 31, 2025
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Sep 12, 2024
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.89
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · 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.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · 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): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Sep 20, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 11 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F-0800
The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. F-0694
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. F-0761
View all 11 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs. · F-0800 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. · F-0694 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0761 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0812 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0695 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0812 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0881 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 4).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 1
2025
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityIllinois averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.89
Illinois average: 2.99
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.97
Illinois average: 0.63
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.62
Illinois average: 2.67
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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 for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.36 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
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 |
Showing 20 of 25 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 5 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain The Alden Network — 27 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Alden Courts of Waterford — Aurora, IL · overall 4/5
- Alden Debes Rehab & HCC — Rockford, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Alden Des Plaines Rehab & HC — Des Plaines, IL · overall 4/5
- Alden Estates CTS of Huntley — Huntley, IL · overall 2/5
- Alden Estates of Barrington — Barrington, IL · overall 4/5
- Alden Estates of Evanston — Evanston, IL · overall 5/5
- Alden Estates of Naperville — Naperville, IL · overall 3/5
- Alden Estates of Northmoor — Chicago, IL · overall 4/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 26 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
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?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 36% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 25 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 41 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 | 4.0 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 | |
| Pearl at the Tillers | 12.2 mi | Oswego, IL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Alden of Waterford | 14.3 mi | Aurora, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Will, IL — 16 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Aperion Care Wilmington — Wilmington, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Beecher Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr — Beecher, IL · overall 2/5
- Frankfort Terrace — Frankfort, IL · overall 3/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 146183.
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