ALDEN COURTS OF SHOREWOOD

Alden Courts of Shorewood is a long-term care facility located at 700 West Black Road in Shorewood, Illinois (ZIP code 60404), situated in Will County. The facility operates 50 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Alden Courts of Shorewood holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is in line with the national average of 3.0 stars. In the health inspection category, the facility earned 4 stars, indicating performance above the national baseline in this domain. The staffing rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting a level consistent with the national average. The quality measure rating is 1 star, which falls below the national average and represents the lowest tier in that particular category. Quality measures assess clinical outcomes and care indicators reported for residents over time. Alden Courts of Shorewood accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance or state and federally funded assistance programs. Individuals and families considering this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (815) 230-8700 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional coverage options that may apply. When considered alongside national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, and its 4-star health inspection score indicates stronger performance in regulatory compliance and inspection outcomes relative to most facilities nationwide. However, the 1-star quality measure rating signals that clinical outcome indicators at this facility are below what is observed on average across Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes in the United States. The staffing rating of 3 stars places the facility at a level consistent with national norms in that category. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for this facility to examine specific inspection findings, staffing hours per resident per day, and individual quality measure scores in greater detail.