The Alden Network

02/23/2026

Congratulations to our Administrators, Esther Burnett and Yvette Saldana, on being selected as 2026 McKnight's Long-Term Care News Women of Distinction award winners! 🎉

McKnight's Women of Distinction recognizes women making their mark in skilled nursing, senior living, and home care, inspiring others and having a powerful impact on the lives of the individuals they serve.

Congrats to Esther from Princeton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on being named a Veteran VIP Honoree and Yvette from Alden Poplar Creek on being named a Rising Star Honoree! ✨

02/12/2026

The entire Alden Network Admissions Team enjoyed a productive and fun day of training at Alden Estates of Northmoor!

Our team had the opportunity to sharpen their skills through education and collaboration, ensuring we're fully prepared to support you and your loved ones every step of the way.
We're ready to make your transition to any Alden location smooth and seamless. Let our Admissions Team guide you with care and confidence. ✨

02/06/2026

Exceptional ventilator care is defined by measurable outcomes. At Alden Village, our specialized vent program delivers results through expert staffing, advanced technology, and 24/7 respiratory support.

01/23/2026

Congratulations Alden Old Town West team on achieving a perfect survey from IDPH!

01/05/2026

Congratulations to Alyssa, our Admissions Director, on being featured in the Daily Jefferson County Union for her thoughtful gesture to local Jefferson emergency workers in honor of the holidays on behalf of the Alden Estates of Jefferson team. An excellent example of community appreciation in action!

JEFFERSON – To spread some holiday cheer and say “thank you,” a director from Alden Estates of Jefferson delivered pies to local emergency responders on Christmas Eve.

12/11/2025

Check out Alden Estates of Barrington's feature on CBS Chicago!🎄💫 Their Resident Giving Tree made the news—and there’s still time to spread holiday cheer by helping make a resident’s wish come true. 🎁

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/alden-estates-of-barrington-nursing-home-seeks-donations-giving-tree/

The Nursing home is seeking more donations for their holiday resident giving tree.

12/08/2025

‘Tis the Season of Giving! 🎁 🦃
We kicked off the holiday season with our annual Turkey Drive in partnership with benefitting the children and families of El Hogar Del Nino Early Childhood Center. This year, we were able to provide turkeys to over 200 families, and it warms our hearts to help support our community in such a meaningful way.

As always, it’s a joy partnering with to bring this event to life. Nothing feels better than giving back and spreading a little extra holiday cheer to those who need it most! ❤️
Brightpoint IL

10/28/2025

The Alden team wrapped up another successful and insightful experience at WHCA/WiCAL's 74th Annual Fall Convention and Expo! From thought-provoking presentations on the state of our industry to exciting prizes and team bonding, we walked away with new knowledge, fresh inspiration, and an even stronger sense of teamwork as we continue to provide the best care for those we serve! 💙

10/21/2025

Alden Estates of Skokie hit the jackpot—with our amazing team! ✨🎉

Thanks to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence, we achieved a deficiency-free IDPH survey. We went all in with a Casino-Themed Perfect Survey Party, because this win is all yours. ❤️🎰

You don’t just raise the stakes, you set the standard!

10/06/2025

Shoutout to our amazing team members Jesse and Richelle! 👏
They recently attended the American Society for Health Care Risk Management - ASHRM 2025 Conference in Charlotte, NC.

The event brought together health care risk professionals from across the country for three days of expert-led training, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. We're proud to have Jesse and Richelle representing the Alden Network as they continue to grow and strengthen their skills in health care risk management.

08/08/2025

Congratulations Alden Estates of Shorewood! 🥉🎉

We're proud to share that Alden Estates of Shorewood has been recognized as a 2025 Bronze National Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living! This milestone reflects their unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care every day. Keep up the amazing work as you continue your journey in striving for higher levels of quality and performance!

HCCI congratulates the Illinois long-term care providers recognized as 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award recipients by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

This award marks the first step in AHCA/NCAL’s rigorous three-level National Quality Award Program and honors providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to quality improvement, person-centered care, and organizational excellence.

A total of 653 providers across 46 states earned the Bronze Award this year, including 29 from Illinois, representing both skilled nursing and assisted living communities. We are especially proud to see so many HCCI member facilities included in this distinguished group:

Alden Estates of Shorewood
Avantara Lake Zurich
Avantara Libertyville
Bella Terra Elmhurst
Bickford of Champaign
Bickford of Crystal Lake
Bickford of Gurnee
Bickford of Rockford
Bickford Senior Living of Aurora
Brookstone Estates of Mattoon North
Brookstone Estates of Rantoul
Grand Prairie of Macomb
Heritage Woods of Belvidere
Heritage Woods of Benton
Heritage Woods of McHenry
Heritage Woods of Rockford
Oak Hill Supportive Living
St. Anthony of Lansing
Warren Barr Liebermann
Warren Barr Orland Park
Whitehall of Deerfield

These providers will be recognized at the Elevating Excellence Awards Ceremony during the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo on October 21 in Las Vegas.

07/01/2025

Eight Alden representatives, including our President Randi Schlossberg-Schullo, attended the first-ever Women’s Luncheon hosted by the Democratic Party of Illinois.

Special guests included Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, who shared their inspiring journeys into public service and insights on women in leadership.

We were proud to strengthen connections with elected leaders, including Party Chair Lisa Hernandez, a long-time Alden Champion whose district includes two Alden communities.

Meaningful conversations around healthcare, leadership, and policy made this a powerful and productive event!