Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
A standard survey is most likely before around October 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Alden Courts Of Shorewood during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with moderate dementia and a history of falls was inadequately supervised during ambulation, resulting in a fall and fractures. Despite using a gait belt, staff failed to maintain hands-on assistance as required, leading to the resident's hospitalization. The facility's policy for using gait belts for residents needing partial/moderate assistance was not followed, contributing to the incident.
The facility failed to sanitize dishes properly due to inadequate temperatures during the dishwashing process, affecting 42 residents. Observations showed that the 'Final Rinse' temperature was below the required 180 degrees Fahrenheit, and test strips did not confirm proper sanitization. The issue was linked to low incoming water temperature, which was later adjusted by the maintenance director.
Two residents received oxygen therapy not in accordance with physician orders. One resident was given oxygen during the day instead of only at night, and another received a higher flow rate than prescribed. Both residents showed no respiratory distress, but the facility's policy requires adherence to physician orders for oxygen administration.
Inadequate Supervision Leads to Resident Fall and Injury
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The facility failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance to a resident, identified as R8, who required moderate assistance during ambulation. R8, a female with moderate dementia, sacroilitis, spondylosis, and osteoporosis, was at risk for falls as indicated by her fall risk assessments. On July 7, 2024, R8 was ambulating with the assistance of a CNA and a nurse when she stopped to converse with the nurse and another resident. During this interaction, R8 turned her head, lost her balance, and fell, resulting in a fracture to her pubic rami and fourth proximal phalanx of the toe. The incident report and staff interviews revealed that R8 was not adequately supervised at the time of the fall. Although a gait belt was used, the staff did not maintain hands-on assistance as required for residents needing partial/moderate assistance. The CNA had left R8 with the nurse to attend to a call light, and the nurse was unable to prevent the fall as R8 turned to speak with another resident. The facility's policy mandates the use of a gait belt for residents requiring hands-on assistance, but this was not adhered to during the incident. The facility's staff, including the Assistant Director of Nursing, CNA, LPN, Director of Nursing, and Rehab Director, acknowledged the need for hands-on assistance with a gait belt for residents like R8. Despite this, the staff failed to provide the necessary supervision and assistance, leading to R8's fall and subsequent hospitalization. The incident highlights a lapse in following established protocols for resident safety during ambulation.
Dish Sanitization Failure Due to Inadequate Temperature
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The facility failed to ensure proper sanitization of dishes during the high-temperature dishwashing procedure, affecting 42 residents who receive meals from the facility kitchen. On September 9, 2024, the dishwashing process was observed, and it was noted that the 'Final Rinse' temperature fluctuated between 144-163 degrees Fahrenheit, which is below the required 180 degrees Fahrenheit for effective sanitization. Test strips used to verify the sanitization process did not change color as expected, indicating that the dishes were not sanitized properly. Despite a log showing a temperature of 186 degrees Fahrenheit for breakfast, subsequent tests showed inconsistent and insufficient temperatures. The Executive Chef, Dietary Aides, and other staff were present during the observation, and it was confirmed that the dish machine was not maintaining the necessary temperature for sanitization. The facility's policy requires that the dish machine test strips turn black to confirm proper sanitization, which did not occur during the observed tests. The issue was attributed to the incoming water temperature being too low, which was later confirmed by the dish machine servicing company. The maintenance director had to adjust the water temperature to meet the required standards for dish sanitization.
Oxygen Administration Not in Compliance with Physician Orders
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Summary
The facility failed to administer oxygen to residents as ordered by their physicians, affecting two residents. The first resident, R2, who has multiple diagnoses including dementia and senile degeneration of the brain, was observed receiving oxygen during the day, contrary to the physician's order which specified oxygen administration only at night. The resident's oxygen concentrator was set below the prescribed 2 liters per minute, and the nasal cannula was improperly placed on the mouth instead of the nostrils. Despite these discrepancies, the resident showed no signs of respiratory distress, and their oxygen saturation was within normal limits. The second resident, R95, with diagnoses including acute respiratory failure and dementia, was receiving oxygen at 3 liters per minute, which exceeded the physician's order of 2 liters per minute as needed for respiratory symptoms. The resident was alert but confused and did not exhibit respiratory distress. The facility's policy requires oxygen to be administered as per the physician's orders, which was not adhered to in these cases. The Director of Nursing confirmed that oxygen therapy should be delivered as prescribed, emphasizing its classification as a medication.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Estates Of Shorewood | 0 mi | — | 6 | 0 |
| Avantara Joliet | 3.6 mi | — | 3 | 0 |
| Parc Joliet | 3.9 mi | — | 23 | 0 |
| Joliet Living & Rehab Center | 4 mi | — | 5 | 0 |
| Renwick Nursing And Rehab | 4 mi | — | 15 | 0 |
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