ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON
2520 GROSS POINT ROAD, Evanston, IL 60201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON Compares
ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Evanston, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.2%) is below the Illinois average of 21.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 99 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Evanston, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.2% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8% (63% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (50% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 5.0% (56% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — better than the Illinois average of 26.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON with other nursing homes in Evanston.
How is ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.2% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 99 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON's rating advantage in Evanston?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Evanston
Evanston sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Evanston.
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