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ALDEN COURTS OF WATERFORD Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (AURORA, Illinois)

1991 RANDI DRIVE, AURORA, Illinois 60504

Phone: 6308511466

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
54.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Kane
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIllinois AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.360.71+0.64
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.133.47+0.66
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover39.3%43.7%-

Health Citation History

19 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-08-28Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

9 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-08-28Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-15Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-15Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-15Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-15Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$14,069
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-03-09Fine$14,069-

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