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ALDEN ESTATES OF BARRINGTON Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BARRINGTON, Illinois)

1420 SOUTH BARRINGTON ROAD, BARRINGTON, Illinois 60010

Phone: 8473826664

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
150
Avg Residents/Day
114.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Cook
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing2/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIllinois AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.840.71+0.13
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.093.47+0.62
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover32.4%43.7%-

Health Citation History

15 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-10Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2025-12-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-12-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2023-08-18Pharmacy 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-18Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-18Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

9 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-09-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-18Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-18Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-18Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-18Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-18Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave a properly installed medical gas master alarm panel.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15Smoke 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
2022-09-15Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$16,350
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-07-10Fine$16,350-

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