ALDEN ESTATES OF NORTHMOOR

Alden Estates of Northmoor is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 5831 North Northwest Highway in Chicago, Illinois (ZIP code 60631), within Cook County. The facility operates 198 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It is currently listed as an active provider in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) database. CMS assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities across several categories to help standardize comparisons. Alden Estates of Northmoor holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is equal to the national average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, indicating performance above the national average in that domain. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, reflecting above-average performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. The staffing rating, however, is 1 star, which falls below the national average and indicates lower reported staffing levels relative to peer facilities. Staffing ratings are based on reported hours of care provided per resident per day, including data from both registered nurses and other nursing staff. Alden Estates of Northmoor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is eligible to serve residents who rely on either federal program for payment. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities is generally applicable for short-term, post-acute care following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (773) 775-8080 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and specific insurance acceptance policies. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Alden Estates of Northmoor presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average. The 4-star health inspection and quality measure ratings indicate that performance in those areas meets or exceeds what CMS considers above average. The 1-star staffing rating represents a notable area of contrast, falling substantially below the national norm. Individuals researching nursing facility options in the Chicago area may find it useful to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes additional detail on inspection findings, staffing data, and quality measure trends over time.