Alden Estates Of Skokie
Skokie, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145869) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (847) 676-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alden Estates Of Skokie holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Alden Estates Of Skokie reports 4.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0%.
Alden Estates Of Skokie has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Alden Estates Of Skokie is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1996. The facility maintains 56 certified beds with an average of 26.7 residents, indicating it operates well below full certified capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Alden Estates Of Skokie holds an overall rating of 5 stars, placing it above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are equally strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.62 hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not currently designated as part of the Special Focus program.
Alden Estates Of Skokie is part of The Alden Network, a chain of 27 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the network — notably lower than this location's individual 5-star rating. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alden Estates Of Skokie has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.62 hours per resident per day, with 1.30 RN hours per resident per day; staff turnover is 41.0%, and the CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 56 certified beds with an average of 26.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Alden Network, a chain of 27 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars across the network.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 8476764800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8476764800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145869?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.