Alden Estates of Skokie
4626 Old Orchard Road · Skokie, IL · 60076 · 8476764800
56 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.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (4 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145869 · certified since February 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.