Alden Estates of Barrington

    1420 S Barrington Rd, Barrington, IL, 60010
    3.3 · 91 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Excellent care but inconsistent staffing

    I experienced excellent, compassionate care from many nurses, CNAs and therapists - strong rehab and wound care, clean bright rooms, engaging activities and staff who made my loved one feel at home. However, I also saw troubling inconsistencies: slow or ignored call buttons, medication/communication errors, occasional unsanitary slips and clear understaffing. Office/reception and management responsiveness was hit-or-miss - some staff were outstanding while other shifts felt disorganized or indifferent. I recommend with caution: this place can be wonderful when staffed well, but visit, ask about staffing/communication practices, and stay involved.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.26 · 91 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      3.1
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      1.0

    Location

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    About Alden Estates of Barrington

    Alden Estates of Barrington sits at 1420 S Barrington Road in Barrington, Illinois, and has served as part of The Alden Network since 2003, offering a place where people get both short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, and they have those different wings, like wing 'C' and wing 'B', to help people who need extra help or a longer stay, and you'll find onsite parking for visitors, so you don't have to park far away. The facility opens every day from 8 in the morning until 8 at night, staying open long enough for most visits, and they have a website at www.aldenestatesofbarrington.com if you want more details. Staff mostly speaks English and some can speak other languages, which helps if you come from a different background, and they're always there to provide 24-hour skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and even long-term care for people who need more time to recover. People here can get special treatment programs called OrthopedicPro™, CardioPro™, PulmonaryPro™, NeuroStrokePro™, and MedicallyComplexPro™-those mean they help with hips and knees, heart issues, stroke recovery, breathing problems, and complicated medical needs.

    You'll see that therapies here include things like cardiac care, orthopedic care, stroke care, pulmonary rehabilitation, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, medication management, and even bariatric treatment, which helps people who have trouble with weight. There's a rehab center inside, so people can recover right after leaving the hospital without traveling somewhere else, and their restaurant-style dining means you don't have to eat in your room unless you want to. The place has an ice cream parlor, a barber salon, and even an aviary with birds, trying to make things feel less like a regular hospital and more comfortable for folks staying there, and while they say their accommodations are luxurious, what that means to most people is that rooms look and feel nicer than usual.

    Alden Estates isn't linked to a hospital or a retirement community, and it's a for-profit corporation run by Alden Estates of Barrington Inc. since it started. It's known more for its five-star service standards and programs than for being the biggest or the oldest place around. Some people come here for memory care, assisted living help, or independent living as those services are within their network. They do things like ventilator care if someone needs breathing support, but right now they're not taking new patients, so if you need a spot soon, you'll have to check back or look elsewhere for the time being. The place tries to focus on keeping people safe, working towards recovery, and bringing some comforts along the way-even if it's just a scoop of ice cream or a quiet room to yourself.

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