ALDEN COURTS OF WATERFORD

Alden Courts of Waterford is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 1991 Randi Drive in Aurora, Illinois, 60504, within Kane County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and maintains a certified bed capacity of 60 beds. It can be reached by phone at (630) 851-1466. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Alden Courts of Waterford holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5, reflecting the results of on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which measures the level of nurse and aide staffing relative to the resident census, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is also 2 out of 5, based on clinical data reported for a set of care quality indicators covering areas such as resident mobility, pain management, and infection rates. The overall rating of 4 stars is above the national average of 3.0 stars for skilled nursing facilities. Alden Courts of Waterford is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility accepts residents covered under both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage and availability. When considered in relation to national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed performance profile. The overall 4-star rating and the 4-star health inspection rating both exceed the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating relatively favorable inspection outcomes. However, the staffing rating of 2 stars and the quality measure rating of 2 stars fall below national norms, suggesting that staffing levels and certain clinical quality indicators are areas where the facility's reported data trails the national average. Individuals researching this facility may find it useful to review the detailed CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data for additional context on specific inspection findings and quality measures.