Barrington, IL

Alden Estates Of Barrington

3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $18,395 in total fines with 1 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1420 South Barrington Road, Barrington, IL

(847) 382-6664

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

150

Certified beds

Average residents

108

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Alden Network

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1986-02-11

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

27 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 3 health / 1 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.77

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.02

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.29

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.13 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.08

All reported nurse hours · state 3.49 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.79

RN + LPN hours · state 1.36 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.44

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.53

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.49

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.56

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

2.18

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,136

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

17.91

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9819

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.75

Baseline 24.99% · Performance 20.81% · Measure score 4.75 · Achievement 1.35 · Improvement 4.75

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 8.45% · Performance 9.60% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.62

Baseline 2.13 hours · Performance 2.54 hours · Measure score 0.62 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.62

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	12.79%	10.72% 2.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 234 · Observed rate 16.24% · Lower 95% interval 9.21%
Discharge to community	47.42%	50.57% 3.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 245 · Observed rate 39.59% · Lower 95% interval 40.86%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.1	1.02 0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	73.84%	95.27% 21.4 pts worse	Numerator 127 · Denominator 172
Falls with major injury	0.58%	0.77% 0.2 pts better	Numerator 1 · Denominator 172
Discharge self-care score	53.75%	53.69% 0.1 pts better	Numerator 43 · Denominator 80
Discharge mobility score	35%	50.94% 15.9 pts worse	Numerator 28 · Denominator 80
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	1.16%	2.29% 1.1 pts better	Numerator 2 · Denominator 172 · Adjusted rate 0.94%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	9.6%	7.12% 2.5 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 137 · Observed rate 13.87% · Lower 95% interval 6.8%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 216
Staff flu vaccination coverage	4.6%	42% 37.4 pts worse	Numerator 8 · Denominator 174
Discharge function score	50%	56.45% 6.5 pts worse	Numerator 40 · Denominator 80
Transfer of health information to provider	88.24%	95.95% 7.7 pts worse	Numerator 60 · Denominator 68
Transfer of health information to patient	88.31%	96.28% 8 pts worse	Numerator 68 · Denominator 77
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	21.65%	25.2% 3.6 pts worse	Numerator 21 · Denominator 97

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.2	2.0 0.2 pts worse	1.9 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 6.2 · Expected 5.4 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	2.3 1.3 pts better	1.8 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 3.0 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	88.2%	89.6% 1.4 pts worse	93.4% 5.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 91.5% · Q2 89.6% · Q3 84.5% · Q4 87.2% · 4Q avg 88.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.4%	91.6% 4.8 pts better	95.5% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.6%	3.3% 1.7 pts better	3.3% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	7.7%	50.3% 42.6 pts better	11.4% 3.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 7.2% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 15.2% · 4Q avg 7.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.1%	6.5% 3.4 pts better	5.4% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 3.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	18.3%	18.5% 0.2 pts better	19.6% 1.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.7% · Q2 18.0% · Q3 15.4% · Q4 17.2% · 4Q avg 18.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	8.5%	22.8% 14.3 pts better	16.7% 8.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 9.4% · Q4 7.6% · 4Q avg 8.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	4.9%	17.2% 12.3 pts better	16.3% 11.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	3.8%	15.0% 11.2 pts better	14.9% 11.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	1.1% 1.1 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.1%	1.7% 0.6 pts better	1.7% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	24.6%	21.3% 3.3 pts worse	19.8% 4.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.5% · Q2 28.8% · Q3 22.6% · Q4 20.4% · 4Q avg 24.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	7.9%	5.2% 2.7 pts worse	5.1% 2.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.0% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 8.6% · 4Q avg 7.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	62.8%	68.8% 6 pts worse	81.7% 18.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 80.5% · Q2 67.9% · Q3 50.3% · Q4 51.4% · 4Q avg 62.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	19.8%	14.0% 5.8 pts worse	12.0% 7.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.8% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 11.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	3.1%	2.3% 0.8 pts worse	1.6% 1.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	82.9%	63.0% 19.9 pts better	79.7% 3.2 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 82.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	29.0%	26.2% 2.8 pts worse	23.9% 5.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.0% · Observed 34.2% · Expected 28.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-19 · Fire 2024-09-19

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-08-18 · Fire 2023-08-18

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-09-15 · Fire 2022-09-15

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-19

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-09-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-11-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-09-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2023-10-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

K904 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a properly installed medical gas master alarm panel.

Corrected 2023-09-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-10-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-15

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-10-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-15

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-10-17

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-12-18

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-01-09

G · Actual harm 2024-12-03

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-12-18

G · Actual harm 2023-08-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-09-04

G · Actual harm 2023-08-18

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-09-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-09-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2023-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2023-09-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-15

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2022-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-15

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-10-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-10-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-15

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-10-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-15

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-10-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-15

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2022-10-05

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$18,395 2023-08-18

Fine

Fine · fine $18,395

Fine

Ownership

The Alden Group, Ltd.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 25 facilities 2006-06-01

Audra Elisco Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

21% 21 facilities 2018-03-01

Lauren Magnusson Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

21% 21 facilities 2018-02-28

Randi Schullo Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

21% 21 facilities 2018-02-28

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