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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise skilled and professional physical/occupational therapy teams. Still worth an in-person visit.
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1 finding in latest survey · Staff turnover reported at 27%
Alden Estates of Barrington has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: skilled and professional physical/occupational therapy teams and compassionate and attentive individual nursing staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Alden Estates of Barrington receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the rehabilitation therapy team and individual staff members for their compassion. However, a significant number of reviewers report severe issues with understaffing, long response times for call lights, and poor communication from administration. Prospective families should be aware that experiences appear inconsistent, with some residents receiving excellent care while others report neglect and hygiene concerns.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The therapists were skilled and compassionate, creating a personalized rehabilitation plan that addressed her specific needs.”
“I lay on the cold floor in my own waste and vomit for 45 minutes. The staff said things like 'I'm not touching her' and I pleaded with them to get me up off the cold”
“I was put on hold for approximately 20+ minutes several times just to get updates on my father/ask general questions/return phone calls, etc.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed complaints against this facility multiple times, resulting in 5 complaint-triggered deficiencies, with recurring accident prevention and safety supervision issues appearing in 2023, 2024, and most recently December 2025. The facility has ongoing problems with accident prevention, fire safety systems, and medication management, though all violations have been corrected according to state records.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a properly installed medical gas master alarm panel.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 18, 2023
$18,395
Alden Estates of Barrington
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The Alden Network
27 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 10 of 27
Owners
The Alden Group, Ltd.
Owner · Organization
Audra Elisco Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Lauren Magnusson Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Randi Schullo Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Elisco, Arin
Owner (parent company)
Elisco, Charles
Owner (parent company)
Magnusson, Garrett
Owner (parent company)
Magnusson, Paige
Owner (parent company)
Schullo, Joseph
Owner (parent company)
Schullo, Nicole
Owner (parent company)
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