Alden Terrace of McHenry

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

11/13/2025

We proudly recognized our veterans with a special pinning ceremony, presented each with an American flag and a certificate of appreciation. ❤️💙

11/06/2025

A special thank you to our little friends from the nearby KinderCare for spending time with our residents for Halloween! It was a fun afternoon full of candy and crafts! 🎃

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.

08/26/2025

We were thrilled to welcome Music for the Ages to our community! This unique program offers intergenerational music classes, bringing young children and seniors together through the joy of music.

Our residents loved the energy, connection, and sweet sounds shared during this lively experience!

08/21/2025

Join us in wishing Francisca a very Happy 104th Birthday! 🎉🎂

We celebrated this incredible milestone with a joyful gathering of staff, friends, and family. The festivities didn’t stop there, Francisca's family treated her to a special outing to keep the celebration going!

Happy 104th Birthday, Francisca!

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.

07/07/2025

🎉 We had the pleasure of celebrating our resident Anne Rotsko’s 105th birthday this past weekend!
Staff and residents joined together to sing Happy Birthday and honor Anne for this amazing milestone. It was a special day and a wonderful time celebrating 105 amazing years of life! 💐🎂

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!

06/25/2025

We had a fantastic time celebrating our amazing CNAs all week long! 💙 The week kicked off with thoughtful gift bags on Monday, followed by a delicious breakfast on Tuesday. Wednesday brought some fun with a Cheetos Bar, and on Thursday, a big thank you to St. Croix Hospice for providing a Hydration Bar and sharing helpful info on their new CFH Heart Failure Program. We wrapped up Friday with another round of gift bags to close out the celebration.

Thank you to our incredible CNAs for everything you do—you truly are the heart of our care team! 🌟

06/20/2025

Our residents are starting to reap the rewards of their hard work in the garden! 🌱

After weeks of care, patience, and a whole lot of love, their efforts are beginning to bloom — literally! It’s been such a joy to watch them nurture these plants, and now they’re seeing the beautiful results.

We can’t wait to see the full garden in bloom! 🌼

06/19/2025

Alden Network leaders had a fantastic time attending the 9th Annual Forum on Post-Acute, Long-Term Care, and Assisted Living!

Our nurses and administrators enjoyed gaining valuable insights from incredible speakers like Bette Lawrence-Water, who spoke on civility in the workplace, and Lorena Amarillo, who shared important strategies around emergency preparedness. These sessions were not only informative — they were empowering.

In addition to earning CEUs, our team loved connecting with fellow professionals and exploring innovative solutions from the many vendors in attendance. Events like this help us grow, learn, and continue to deliver the highest standard of care across all Alden facilities.

Forum Extended Care Services

06/17/2025

For our Father’s Day celebration, we enjoyed a special lunch followed by dessert and live music—it was a memorable afternoon honoring the incredible dads and father figures in our lives!

06/03/2025

The Alden Avengers were out in full force this past weekend at the 31st Annual Gibbons 5K Run & 3K Walk, proudly representing the Davidson-Brin Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation!

It was a beautiful day to come together, raise awareness, and support the fight against blood cancers. Thank you to everyone who walked, ran, donated, and cheered us on — your support means the world as we work toward a cure!

And don’t miss our very own President, Randi Schlossberg-Schullo, alongside Kevin Radelet, Executive Director of LRF, featured on ABC 7! 🎥📺

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05/29/2025

Throwback to just a few short weeks ago to our Nurses Week and Skilled Nursing Week celebration recognizing our wonderful nurses for all they do and the entire Alden Terrace of McHenry team for building a safe and caring community for our residents to call home!

05/21/2025

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating two incredible leaders Emily Hanson and Stephanie Mussman, as members of McKnight's Long-Term Care News Rising Stars Women of Distinction class of 2025!

It was a spectacular evening recognizing women like Emily and Stephanie who are making a real impact in skilled nursing, senior living, and home care at the community, facility, and corporate level!

Please join us in congratulating Emily and Stephanie!

05/09/2025

At the core of every healthcare organization are nurses who work diligently to care for others, not out of gain, but out of purpose and passion. Our Alden nurses are the heart of healthcare because they make a difference daily!

Celebrating the incredible nurses across our Alden facilities during Nurses Week has been a blast.

This week may have been dedicated to recognizing you, but our appreciation for your unwavering dedication to healing and caring for others extends far beyond!

Thank you, Alden Nurses! 💙🩺

05/09/2025

We shared a little gift bag surprise with our amazing nurses! 🎁💙 Just a small token of our appreciation for the big hearts, steady hands, and compassionate care they give every day. Thank you for all you do! 🩺🌟

05/08/2025

We kicked off Nurses Week on Monday with a fun-filled Cinco de Mayo party! 🎉 Residents enjoyed festive music and sipped on refreshing non-alcoholic margaritas to start the week on a high note.

A big shoutout to our amazing nurses for all they do—this celebration was just the beginning of honoring you! 💙

04/30/2025

A big thank you to BC Priest and the Crystal Lake Salvation Army for bringing music, joy, and thoughtful goodie bags to our residents! What a great way to wrap up the month!

04/09/2025

The Alden team had an incredible presence at this year’s 63rd Annual WHCA/WiCAL Spring Conference and Expo in Green Bay!

Not only did everyone look amazing in their Alden gear, but the camaraderie amongst everyone was spectacular. Our team got the chance to network with fellow long-term care professionals and attend educational sessions ranging in topics from Improving Post-Acute Transitional Care Management to Leadership Insights and Virtual Reality Dementia training. From a sizzling and soulful Hibachi dinner to going home with cash prizes, it’s safe to say the Alden team had an amazing time from start to finish!
Until next year!

03/13/2025

Our Alden team had the honor of attending Keshet Disabilities & Inclusion's Annual Rainbow Banquet, supporting their vision to Dream Big! 🌈☁️

It was an inspiring evening centered around support, inclusion, and community. We are proud to stand with Keshet in helping individuals achieve their fullest potential. Here's to dreaming big and creating an inclusive future together! ✨