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Alden Gardens of Waterford offers exceptional personal care for residents of assisted living. Expect nothing but elegance and luxury for seniors who want assisted living at its best. The spirited community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. Alden Gardens is the home for seniors looking to thrive in the community.
Life at Alden Gardens is all about satisfying the wellness of each senior; their personalized care is inclusive of daily health checks and medication management, housekeeping, ADLs, and scheduled activities. Respite stays are allowed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 5m per day | ▲ 48% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 15m per day | ▼ 61% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 26m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 30m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 1h 2m per day | ▲ 82% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.11
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.04
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.76
22% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.25
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
29.3%
12% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
26.9%
92% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 14.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
56% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.6%
30% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
34.0%
33% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Minimum Age: 65
Housing Options: Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
Building Type: Apartment
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4.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to Alden Gardens of Waterford's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.68 miles to nearest hospital (Rush Copley Medical Center)
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Alden Gardens of Waterford is located in Aurora, Illinois.
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Brighton Gardens of St. Charles |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | St. Charles (Surrey Woods) | 104
Facility
104
IL AVG
86
Rank
#118 / 426 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
IL AVG
51
Rank
#187 / 648 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 145 | A+ | Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC | 14 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 308 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#139 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 6
Facility
6
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#292 / 308 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed |
| Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sugar Grove | 71
Facility
71
IL AVG
86
Rank
#214 / 426 | No |
41
Facility
41
IL AVG
51
Rank
#412 / 648 | - | - | Mcc Of Sugar Grove, LLC | 6 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
7
Rank
#120 / 308 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#122 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#95 / 308 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#257 / 308 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed |
| Alden Courts of Waterford |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Aurora | 60
Facility
60
IL AVG
86
Rank
#255 / 426 | No |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | 24
Facility
24
IL AVG
20
Rank
#52 / 145 | A+ | - | 5 | 20
Facility
20
IL AVG
7
Rank
#278 / 308 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#292 / 308 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#185 / 308 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 308 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed |
| The Whitley of Aurora |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Aurora | 60
Facility
60
IL AVG
86
Rank
#255 / 426 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
IL AVG
51
Rank
#487 / 648 | - | - | Dcr7S2Il Opco, LLC | 7 | 9
Facility
9
IL AVG
7
Rank
#245 / 308 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
IL AVG
0.9
Rank
#221 / 308 | 4
Facility
4
IL AVG
1.8
Rank
#261 / 308 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.2
Rank
#139 / 308 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed |
| Alden Gardens of Waterford |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Aurora | - | No |
39
Facility
39
IL AVG
51
Rank
#430 / 648 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 145 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed |
Alden Gardens of Waterford has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Alden Gardens of Waterford on this page.
Yes — there are 21 photos of Alden Gardens of Waterford in the photo gallery on this page.
(630) 851-1880 will put you in contact with the team at Alden Gardens of Waterford.
Yes — Alden Gardens of Waterford is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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