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Alden Estates of Shorewood
Alden Estates of Shorewood, 710 W. Black Road, Shorewood, Illinois 60404
Alden Estates of Shorewood is located in Shorewood, Illinois which is located approximately 47.5 miles west of the center of the City of Chicago. It is located southwest of the city limits. The facility has 100 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. Alden Estates of Shorewood is within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. A Continuing Care Retirement Community offers multiple housing options for different levels of nursing needs and care. A nursing home is typically the most service-intensive housing option. Residents may move from one level to another based on their medical needs. The ownership of Alden Estates of Shorewood is a for-profit corporation under the legal business name of Alden Estates of Shorewood, Inc.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. The most recent health inspection resulted in 12 health citations. The full report was filed on January 17, 2019. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 10.4. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 7.8.
In addition to the regular health inspections, a complaint inspection will result when an individual resident, family member or loved one reports to the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services that some violation or noncompliance has taken place. The complaint inspections between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 resulted in 4 separate full reports. Over the past 3 years, there were 17 complaints filed that resulted in citations.
The staffing rating at Alden Estates of Shorewood is above average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Alden Estates of Shorewood is 1 hour and 53 minutes. The Illinois average is 1 hour and 24 minutes, with the national average being 1 hour and 33 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day is 1 hour and 43 minutes compared to just 46 minutes for the Illinois average and 41 minutes for the national average. The physical therapy staff hours per resident per day at Alden Estates of Shorewood is 11 minutes. The Illinois and national averages for physical therapy staff hours per resident per day are both 5 minutes. The nurse aide hours per resident per day at Alden Estates of Shorewood is 2 hours and 7 minutes. The Illinois average is 2 hours and 3 minutes, with the national average being 2 hours and 19 minutes. The registered nurse staffing rating at Alden Estates of Shorewood is much above average.
The quality of resident care rating at Alden Estates of Shorewood is average. 33.2% of Alden Estates of Shorewood’s short-stay residents were re-hospitalized after a nursing home admission. The Illinois average is 24.6% with the national average being 22.6% in this category. 9.9% of Alden Estates of Shorewood’s short-stay residents had an outpatient emergency department visit. The Illinois average is 11% with the national average being 10.7%. 97.4% of Alden Estates of Shorewood’s short-stay residents were assessed including functional abilities and functional goals as part of their treatment plan. There is no available data for Illinois, but the national average is 96.4% in this category. Alden Estates of Shorewood’s rate of successful return to home and community from a short-stay residency was better than the national average which was 48.6%.
4.4% of Alden Estates of Shorewood’s long-stay residents developed or had urinary tract infections. The Illinois average is 3.1%, with the national average being 2.8%. 9.4% of Alden Estates of Shorewood’s long-stay residents had a worsened ability to move independently compared to 16.5% for the Illinois average and 17.9% for the national average. 7.3% of Alden Estates of Shorewood’s long-stay residents needed help with daily activities compared to 13.8% for the Illinois average and 14.8% being the national average. 100% received a needed flu shot for the current flu season. The Illinois average is 92.9%, with the national average being 95.6%. 97.8% of the facility’s long-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia. The Illinois average was lower at 89.7%, with the national average also lower at 93.7%.
Alden Estates of Shorewood did not receive any nursing home fines in the last 3 years. It was noted that there was neither a federal fine nor an Illinois state fine during that 3-year period.
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:100 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Above Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks |  | Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident | | Above Average |
| RN Staffing |  | Much Above Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care | | Above Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Alden Estates Of Shorewood | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 0.8% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 96.5% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 97.7% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 1.8% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Alden Estates Of Shorewood | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 5.4% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 38.7% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 9.4% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 15.9% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 100.0% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 97.8% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 7.6% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:01/17/2019
Total number of health deficiencies:10
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
