Alden Courts of Shorewood
700 West Black Road · Shorewood, IL · 60404 · 8152308700
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Alden Network
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.09 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Actual harm · G September 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F September 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F September 1, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 12, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146183 · certified since May 23, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.