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Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care

2520 Gross Point Road

4(63 ratings)· Evanston average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
99
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
99
Family involvement
Families can attend regular resident care-plan meetings
Operator structure
Part of a multi-location Alden network of facilities
Insurance support
Social worker helps navigate insurance and discharge resources

What Families Think

Reviews of Alden Estates of Evanston are sharply divided: many families praise the physical and occupational therapy staff, the food, and the compassion of individual nurses and CNAs who helped residents recover from surgeries, strokes, and falls. At the same time, a substantial number of reviewers describe understaffing, slow response to call lights, hygiene lapses, and troubling communication or billing issues, especially for longer-term or private-pay stays.

The Good

  • Physical and occupational therapy repeatedly praised as excellent
  • Many residents recovered mobility after falls or surgery
  • Food quality and variety praised by multiple reviewers
  • Building described as clean, bright, and well-maintained
  • Individual nurses and CNAs singled out for compassionate care
  • Staff kept families updated during COVID visitation restrictions

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing and slow call-light response times
  • Several accounts of hygiene neglect, including urine odor and unclean residents
  • One report of a preventable infection from a removed catheter
  • Reports of dismissive communication from admissions and administration
  • One account of a bill sent to collections without an itemized explanation

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care is a senior living community in Evanston, Illinois offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 63 reviews.

About Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care

Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Evanston, Illinois. The community is licensed for up to 99 residents.

Families rate Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care 4 out of 5 based on 63 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care

4overall · 63 ratings combined

4★ on Google (63)

Aggie_Fefe the mermaid

May 2026

via Google

The nurses are negligent. A night nurse removed my grandmother’s catheter, and forgot to replace it, even though she is foley dependent. This incident lead to my grandmother developing a preventable urinary track infection. My grandmother also complains that the nurses are rough when they have to help bathe, and they are also very inconsistent with the hygiene care they provide. Overall I do not recommend this establishment, the nurses act nice in your face but then they neglect their job of helping people.

Adam Silverman

Feb 2026

via Google

The one star is Is given because of star must be given. There are a few special people there, but I cannot raise the stars when that place is just not good to have your family members there. The good people there: Front desk, Miss Selena. Nurse Veronica. Those are two superstars heroes of that place. They will keep someone coming back for their next rehab rehabilitation. Otherwise, no one would want to go there with what I seen. There is no staff maybe one nurse nurses per floor. People are peeing their pants because nobody can get to them to take them from their bed to their bathroom. My uncle stayed there he had a hip replacement and shoulder replacement. He’s a tough guy so he tries not to complain, but I saw him suffer. I was ready to lift him out of his wheelchair to carry him to the washroom, but those best to let a nurse come by. I asked the main desk area on that floor that he was staying at there were multiple different people there up to five people in that area wearing different color outfits so I don’t know what department they were supposed to be for. I asked them for help. I saw many lights flashing. I told him I understand. They are not paying to have more nurses here that is severely staffed but my uncle really needs help. He hasn’t gone to the bathroom in days and he’s ready to go. They said they could do nothing to help me. They’re not the nurse. I have to wait to the nurse gets to them and the nurse takes the flashing lights in order. That means he has to wait for 5 to 6 more lights on that floor. That is so awful what they are doing at that place into that place and that other people that are there laughing and talking cannot help you. Maybe you should take those jobs away and bring more nurses in because that’s what you need there. I don’t see what the other people are doing there. I will never speak highly of this place and I will make sure that no family member a friend will ever go there. You will suffer being there. To the public, it’s smart to read reviews and I’m pleading with you to search more locations before you decide where you send your family to. Then go visit those locations talk with the person at the desk that you would like to take a look around if that’s at all possible. And if it’s not possible that could be understanding, just read the reviews of that place before you decide because we as the public tell you about our experiences.

none

Aug 2025

via Google

I recently left Alden after an almost 3 month stay.<br>I cannot say enough good and enuf about how wonderful the staff were in so many ways - care, expertise, knowledgeable, respectful. above and beyond helpful, friendly, caring, and efficient.<br>This made my healing and being there more tolerable and pleasant than I could have imagined.<br>I would like to compliment Kait on her above and beyond consideration and knowledge. She even helped another patient who was visiting my room when she was there.<br>Also I wanted to single out Gina, VAS and Wilfred from the 3rd floor who took the extra time to make sure I was well taken care of!!<br><br>PT was excellent - I could not have had anyone better than Peter - he knew exactly how to get me from where I was when I came into Alden to going home with much more ability and confidence!! He told me exactly what I needed to be doing when I was not in PT during the day. He has a very good people sense & gave me much better therapy than ever!! He was working hard everytime I saw him!!<br>Also in PT - Tressa is very patient in the very most difficult situations as I witnessed how she handled many situations explaining the best for patient or staff persons. She brings out the best in everyone.<br>Ray and Jithu were terrific also.<br><br>I would recommend Alden Estates of Evanston to anyone - I would be available if anyone wants to ask me questions or provide references for Alden! Alden has my contact information if needed.<br><br>I am happy at home now!!<br>Diane

Jefelia Roberts

Jun 2025

via Google

I called four times today 06/09/2025 around 10:20am trying to speak with someone in admissions about short-term rehab placement for my mother. Each time, the receptionist—Rosie—hung up on me while I was still speaking. Not once or twice—four times.<br><br>When I finally reached someone in admissions and explained what happened, I was met with a flat, dismissive “oh, OK.” No apology, no concern, nothing. From the receptionist down to administration, the attitude was completely nonchalant and careless.<br><br>When I brought it up to the admissions coordinator, she told me she was “trying to pick up the phone, but it just disappeared.” But honestly, I don’t even know how that could be the case—because every single time I called, the receptionist hung up immediately after I said, “Hello, I’m trying to speak to someone from admissions.” She didn’t transfer me. She didn’t say anything. Just hung up.<br><br>This experience made me feel very uncomfortable, very unsettled, and honestly alarmed. It gave me a really bad feeling about this place overall. If this is how they treat people just trying to ask questions over the phone, I can only imagine what goes on inside when families aren’t watching.<br><br>I would never trust this facility with anyone I love. Do not place your loved ones here. Families deserve better.

slim 5555 (slim)

Feb 2025

via Google

The Alden Estates of Evanston is in the luxury class of rehab/nursing homes, seriously I am so glad that I was able to convalesce at Alden. I was there for three months as I was recovering from a five metatarsal multi-fractured foot so serious that I had two surgeons and two surgical assistants operating simultaneously as they needed to install a four centimeter plate to hold together the jigsaw puzzle that was once my foot. I cannot imagine having better care, attention, physical therapy, nursing, doctoring...in other words the whole shebang was top flight. I had Parvit for my physical therapist and he was terrific, he was so encouraging, smart(very), and has an eagle eye, I consider myself lucky to have had him. Every morning I had breakfast in bed and the kitchen staff bent over backwards to make sure I was happy bacon and eggs every morning, in fact four strips of bacon every morning, the filet of fish was sauteed in butter and garnished with minced parsley and thinly sliced lemon. Alden even had tiramisu a few times a month, homemade and delicious. In three months you really get to see how a place ticks. The CNA"s and nurses are superlative I needed a bedside commode initially even though I was classified independent I still needed to have that tended to regularly, no pun intended, there are at least three certified nursing assistants at all times and more often than not there are four which is impressive and two nurses plus the charge nurse. I remember one night distinctly because they had two new admissions and a patient that needed to go the the hospital with all that was happening almost simultaneously and despite that the nurse was on time with my medication.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 18 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 19, 2025Health Standard4 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025

  • Ensure 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025

Feb 7, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 25, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 25, 2025

Jun 9, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 24, 2024

Jan 19, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 23, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2024

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2024

Nov 5, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 5, 2023

Feb 9, 2023Fire Safety Standard1 citation
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 15, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care offer?

Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care located?

Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care is located at 2520 Gross Point Road in Evanston, Illinois.

What do families say about Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care?

Reviews of Alden Estates of Evanston are sharply divided: many families praise the physical and occupational therapy staff, the food, and the compassion of individual nurses and CNAs who helped residents recover from surgeries, strokes, and falls. At the same time, a substantial number of reviewers describe understaffing, slow response to call lights, hygiene lapses, and troubling communication or billing issues, especially for longer-term or private-pay stays.

How did Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care do on recent health and safety inspections?

Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 18 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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