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Alden Estates Of Shorewood

Alden Estates Of Shorewood is an assisted living community in Shorewood, IL.

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  • Interior

    A well-designed hotel lobby with modern decor and a welcoming atmosphere.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with two beds and medical equipment by the window.

  • Windows

    A hospital room with a bed, medical equipment, and comfortable furnishings.

  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A modern fitness center with treadmills and other exercise equipment.

  • Reception Area

    A modern reception area featuring a desk and several chairs.

710 West Black Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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3.1 from 95 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Alden Estates Of Shorewood

common 26 reviews mention this

Care staff feel genuinely caring

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and attentive.

Across many reviews, families say nurses, aides, and therapy staff were kind, patient, and supportive, especially during difficult rehab stays. Several reviewers describe feeling confident in the healthcare professionals and mention regular updates or participation in care planning. A smaller set of reviews paints the opposite picture, describing unprofessional or unresponsive staff, including situations where help seemed delayed.

common 13 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out repeatedly

Multiple reviews emphasize the facility’s cleanliness.

Many reviewers mention the building as clean, well-maintained, and even describe a clean smell. Some families also call out cleanliness alongside other positives like therapy progress or friendly staff. Even in critical reviews, cleanliness is sometimes still singled out as a rare positive while other aspects of care are questioned.

caveat 20 reviews mention this

Call-bell and assistance can lag

Several residents describe long waits for help when they needed assistance.

A recurring concern is delayed response after residents call for help, including waiting for assistance with toileting, bedpan needs, or pain-related requests. Multiple reviews also describe being left on commodes or in soiled conditions for extended periods. Some reviews explicitly tie the issue to short staffing or lack of adequate help, while others emphasize that understaffing can affect response times.

common 9 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Reviews describe both satisfying meals and meals served cold.

Several reviewers say the food was good, with some mentioning specific preferences and menu variety. Others describe meals as unappetizing, cold, or poorly portioned, and cite difficulty getting meals promptly. A few comments also connect food timing or handling to comfort and wellbeing during recovery.

differentiator 24 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy is a key focus

Physical and occupational therapy are central to residents’ experiences.

Many reviews credit PT and OT with helping residents make progress after strokes, hip fractures, surgeries, and other rehab needs. Families often mention therapy frequency, skilled therapists, and outcomes like improved mobility or preparing someone to return home. While some reviewers praise the daily therapy approach, other reviews criticize missed therapy sessions or inadequate therapy participation during longer stays.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help pass the time

Some residents note engaging activities during their stay.

A number of reviews mention activities that made the stay feel more engaging, including structured daily activities. One family describes their loved one being happy with the activities offered. A separate review also suggests activities may not matter as much when residents struggle to get timely assistance with basic needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Advanced Patient Care (0.3 miles)
  • Center For Pain Management (0.5 miles)
  • Dr Choudry Office (2.3 miles)
  • Hinsdale Orthopaedics (2.3 miles)
  • Jason Hurbanek, MD (2.3 miles)
  • Midwest Neurological Associates (2.5 miles)
  • Angela Intili (2.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (0.6 miles)
  • Culver's (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Double J Sports Bar (2.3 miles)
  • La Mex (2.7 miles)
  • Dealers Choice (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.5 miles)
  • Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Store (6 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (3.5 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (5.5 miles)
  • Minooka Bible Church (5.9 miles)
  • First Baptist Church of Channahon (6.2 miles)
  • Minooka United Methodist Church (6.2 miles)
  • Saint Marys Catholic Church (6.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center Laboratory (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Summerfield Of Minooka Playground (5.4 miles)
  • Four Rivers Environmental Education Center/McKinley Woods Preserve - Kerry Sheridan Grove (8.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Pacific Global 4 (6.7 miles)

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