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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. The latest standard survey recorded 13 findings, above the IL average of 12.0. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Alden of Waterford is highly regarded by families for its warm, attentive staff and well-maintained, aesthetically pleasing environment. Reviewers frequently praise the quality of the food and the variety of activities, noting that the facility provides a supportive and lively atmosphere for long-term residents.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff here truly cared about taking care of him, especially the CNAs and Nurses. The food at this building is amazing and plated well, we loved to stay for dinner with him.”
“The whole place is lively and welcoming; you always see residents out and about, talking, laughing, and enjoying life.”
Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.
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 vaccinated for the flu
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Alden of Waterford has concerning patterns with 44 deficiencies across 13 surveys, including 12 complaint-triggered violations where families reported problems. The facility shows persistent issues in resident care quality, medication management, and fire safety systems. While all deficiencies are marked as corrected, the recurring nature of problems—particularly repeated violations for providing appropriate treatment and care—suggests ongoing challenges that warrant careful consideration during any visit.
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
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 4, 2024
$106,499
Alden of Waterford
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The Alden Network
27 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 13 of 27
Owners
Alden of Waterford Investments LLC
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
The Alden Group, Ltd.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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