ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON

Alden Estates of Evanston is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 2520 Gross Point Road in Evanston, Illinois (ZIP: 60201). The facility operates 99 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It is situated in Cook County and can be reached by phone at (847) 328-6000. Alden Estates of Evanston holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5, reflecting a strong performance in state and federal inspection results. Its quality measure rating stands at 4 out of 5, indicating above-average performance on clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects the reported ratio of nursing staff hours relative to resident census. Prospective residents and families reviewing this facility should consider each component individually, as the overall rating represents a composite score that may not fully reflect any single area of performance. Alden Estates of Evanston is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility may serve residents requiring short-term rehabilitative care covered under Medicare Part A, as well as individuals requiring long-term care who qualify for Medicaid benefits. Individuals seeking placement should confirm current bed availability, payer mix acceptance, and any applicable private pay rates directly with the facility's admissions department. When compared to national benchmarks, Alden Estates of Evanston presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating domains. The overall 5-star rating and 5-star health inspection score are notably higher than the national average, while the 4-star quality measure rating also exceeds the national baseline. However, the 2-star staffing rating is below average, which may be a relevant consideration for those prioritizing nurse-to-resident ratios in their evaluation. The facility's 99 certified beds represent a mid-sized operation within the skilled nursing sector. All ratings are based on data reported to and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are subject to periodic updates as new inspection cycles and staffing data are submitted.