Alden Estates of Naperville

    1525 Oxford Lane, Naperville, IL, 60565
    2.6 · 29 reviews
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Good staff persistent neglect unsafe

    I want to be clear: some nurses and aides were kind, hardworking and the food and grounds felt almost hotel-like, but my overall experience was mixed and alarming. Chronic understaffing and poor oversight meant long waits for bathroom help, unanswered call lights, dirty rooms/soiled linens and a persistent urine smell. Worse, I saw medication errors, antibiotics given without proper doctor oversight (and an allergic reaction treated poorly), catheter neglect leading to infection, hospital readmissions and even death. Communication, billing and administration were unreliable - great individual caregivers couldn't overcome systemic neglect, so I cannot recommend this place.

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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

    2.62 · 29 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.4
    • Staff

      2.7
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      2.1
    • Value

      1.7

    Pros

    • Kind, caring, and compassionate nurses and some CNAs
    • Several reports of excellent, attentive nursing staff
    • Good food overall, soups especially praised
    • Physical therapy and short-term rehab praised in some cases
    • Terrific wound care reported by some reviewers
    • Some rooms and areas described as very clean or hotel-like
    • Accommodating frontline staff and helpful social workers in some cases
    • Good location and usable outdoor seating

    Cons

    • Chronic understaffing and severe CNA shortages
    • Inconsistent staff quality and high variability between shifts
    • Poor hygiene and grooming of residents (urine/feces on residents, missed showers)
    • Long waits for assistance and unresponsive call lights
    • Serious infection control failures (UTI, sepsis, E. coli) and catheter/Foley mismanagement
    • Medication errors and poor medical oversight (antibiotics without physician consult, continued meds after allergic reaction, overmedication)
    • Delayed or absent communication with families and failure to report incidents or hospital transfers
    • Safety hazards (falls, broken bed railing, wandering patients) and overall unsecured environment
    • Dirty or run-down areas with urine odor, soiled linens, stained carpeting and walls
    • Missing personal belongings and medical supplies, privacy breaches
    • Billing and administrative issues including aggressive collection tactics and insurance disputes
    • Limited or inconsistent therapy and activities, especially for short-term rehab patients
    • Rude or flustered administrative staff and nurses reported by some families
    • Pay-tier differences affecting perceived quality of care

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is highly mixed but leans toward serious concern. Many reviewers report deeply troubling incidents of neglect and medical mismanagement, including urinary tract infections progressing to sepsis, catheter-related infections, severe dehydration, associated hospital readmissions, and at least a few reports of death attributed to substandard care. These reports describe prolonged waits for assistance, residents left in urine or feces, failure to perform basic hygiene such as daily showers or regular toileting assistance, and delayed responses to urgent safety hazards including a broken bed railing and falls. Several families say they were not informed of incidents or transfers to the hospital, increasing distress and undermining trust.

    Staffing and staff behavior are central themes. Multiple reviews emphasize chronic understaffing: only two aides on the floor most days, long call-light delays, and nurses who are flustered or overstretched. This staffing shortage is frequently offered as an explanation for neglectful outcomes. At the same time, there is consistent mention of very positive individual caregivers: nurses described as smart, kind, patient, and loving; CNAs referred to as angels in some accounts; and frontline staff who go beyond the norm. This polarity suggests large variability by shift and by individual caregiver, producing widely different resident experiences within the same facility.

    Medical oversight and medication management are recurrent problems in the negative reviews. Families describe antibiotics and other medications being administered without clear physician consultation, medications continued after apparent allergic reactions, and allegations of overmedication or inappropriate dosing. Several reviewers link poor clinical oversight to significant adverse outcomes, including allergic reactions, kidney failure, and severe weight loss. Catheter and wound care appear inconsistent: some reviewers praise terrific wound care while others describe improper catheter care that led to infection and hospitalization. These conflicting reports point to inconsistency in clinical practice and monitoring across cases.

    Facility condition and cleanliness provoke mixed impressions. Multiple reports describe strong urine odor, dirty carpeting and walls, soiled linens, missing dentures and supplies, and overall run-down or disgusting conditions in parts of the building. Conversely, other reviewers call the facility very clean or hotel-like, and commend housekeeping and foodservice. This again underscores variability: some units, rooms, or shifts may be much better maintained than others. Dining is another area with split responses: the food is often described as pretty good with soups singled out positively, and foodservice staff receive praise; however, there are documented dietary mistakes such as inappropriate meals for diabetic residents and issues with food trays being inaccessible to some residents.

    Administration, communication, and billing emerge repeatedly as areas of concern. Families report poor communication, absent or disengaged management, failure to proactively update family members on medical changes or hospital transfers, and privacy breaches. Multiple reviewers mention billing disputes, aggressive collection threats, confiscation of phones, and insurance conflicts, including a reported demand for a large sum from insurance. These administrative issues compound the clinical concerns and contribute substantially to family dissatisfaction.

    Therapy, activities, and overall rehab experience are uneven. Several reviewers praise physical therapy when it is provided, but many note limited PT/OT availability or no therapy until the last week of a short-term stay. Activities are described as nonexistent by some residents or families. Combined with reported short staffing and limited on-site nurse hours, the rehabilitation value of a short-term stay appears inconsistent and dependent on timing, staffing levels, and assignment to particular units or therapists.

    In summary, reviews present a facility with significant internal variability: pockets of excellent, compassionate care and strong services (dedicated nurses and CNAs, good food, effective wound care and PT in some cases) exist alongside serious systemic problems (understaffing, hygiene and infection control failures, medication errors, safety risks, poor communication, and billing/administrative misconduct). The most alarming and frequently cited issues — infections linked to catheter care, sepsis, dehydration, medication mismanagement, and reports of death — suggest that medically complex or vulnerable residents may face elevated risk. Prospective residents and families should treat the reviews as a warning to perform thorough due diligence: ask about current staffing ratios, infection-control practices, medication and physician oversight procedures, catheter care protocols, recent regulatory inspections or complaint histories, and how the facility communicates incidents and hospital transfers. If possible, visit multiple times, speak with nursing leadership, and request references from current residents or families to gauge how consistent the quality of care is across shifts and units.

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    About Alden Estates of Naperville

    Alden Estates of Naperville is dedicated to providing a holistic approach to quality care and services for its residents. With a focus on innovative therapies, the community is designed to help individuals recover and return home as quickly and safely as possible. The environment at Alden Estates of Naperville combines therapeutic treatments recognized throughout the industry with an array of luxurious accommodations that create a warm, inviting space conducive to healing and relaxation.

    The exclusive rehabilitation programs at Alden Estates of Naperville achieve noticeable results for those seeking to regain their strength, mobility, and independence. State-of-the-art therapy services are tailored to fit the unique needs of each resident, ensuring a customized path to recovery. Whether engaging in physical therapy exercises with professional staff or participating in fitness classes that encourage active lifestyles, residents benefit from a robust support system in a modern setting. Special attention is given to creating an atmosphere that indulges the senses, with amenities designed to both comfort and motivate.

    Luxurious surroundings set Alden Estates of Naperville apart, fostering a sense of tranquility and well-being that is important for recovery. Residents can enjoy beautiful, well-appointed spaces that make their stay comfortable and uplifting. Dining is an essential part of the experience, with nutritious meals served that are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Carefully crafted menus accommodate diverse dietary needs, ensuring that every meal supports health and healing, while also providing moments of enjoyment and social connection.

    The social and recreational offerings at Alden Estates of Naperville further enhance the community experience. Residents can build friendships during activities such as cooking demonstrations or join card games with new acquaintances. The engagement with skilled staff, therapy animals, and a supportive community atmosphere provides encouragement throughout the rehabilitation process. Each aspect of life at Alden Estates of Naperville is designed to support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of every individual, making it a place where recovery and rejuvenation go hand in hand.

    About Alden Management Services

    Alden Estates of Naperville is managed by Alden Management Services.

    Founded over 50 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Alden Management Services operates The Alden Network of 40+ senior care communities across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. The company provides comprehensive services including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, independent living, and specialized care programs.

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