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Alden Courts of Shorewood
Alden Courts of Shorewood, 700 W. Black Road, Shorewood, Illinois 60404
Alden Courts of Shorewood is located in Shorewood, Illinois which is a southwestern suburb to the city of Chicago lying approximately 48.2 miles from the center of the City of Chicago. The overall rating for this facility is above average. It has 50 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. Alden Courts of Shorewood is not 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. Alden Courts of Shorewood has a family council only. It is a for-profit corporation.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. The health inspection rating for Alden Courts of Shorewood is above average. The most recent health inspection resulted in 7 health citations. The full report was filed on July 27, 2018. 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. Between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 there was one full report of November 19, 2018. Over the past 3 years, there were 2 complaints filed that resulted in citations.
The staffing rating at Alden Courts of Shorewood is above average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Alden Courts of Shorewood is 2 hours and 5 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 41 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 Courts of Shorewood is 6 minutes compared to the 5 minutes for the Illinois and national averages. The registered nurse staffing rating at Alden Courts of Shorewood is much above average.
The quality of resident care rating at Alden Courts of Shorewood is above average. The short-stay quality of resident care is average whereas the long-stay quality of care rating is much above average.
27.2% of Alden Courts 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. 8.7% of the facility’s short-stay residents had an outpatient emergency department visit. The Illinois average is 11% with the national average being 10.7%. 98.3% of Alden Courts of Shorewood’s short-stay residents received a needed flu shot for the current flu season. The Illinois average was significantly lower at 72.8% as was the national average of 82.3%.
5.1% of Alden Courts of Shorewood’s long-stay high-risk residents developed pressure ulcers. The Illinois average is 7.6%, with the national average being 7.4%. 99.1% received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia. The Illinois average was 89.7%, with the national average also lower at 93.7%.
Alden Courts 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:50 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 | | Above 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 |  | Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Alden Courts Of Shorewood | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 98.3% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 96.5% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 4.9% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Alden Courts Of Shorewood | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 6.3% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 5.1% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 50.0% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 2.1% | 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. | 11.4% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 9.1% | 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. | 33.3% | 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. | 99.1% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 22.3% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:07/27/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:7
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
