Alden Estates Of Barrington is a nursing home community in Barrington, IL.
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Alden Estates Of Barrington
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1420 South Barrington Road, Barrington, IL 60010
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents frequently point to skilled PT and OT support during rehab.
Several families describe physical and occupational therapy as a key part of improvement, noting therapists who helped with specific mobility and daily-goal needs. Other reviewers also frame therapy as central to why the stay helped them or their loved one recover.
Dining quality is an area where reviews disagree.
Some residents and families say meals were good, plentiful, or even better than expected, and a few mention the dining experience as part of the day. Other reviews describe meals as cold, small, or not matching dietary needs, which creates a noticeable split in feedback.
Multiple reviews mention the facility’s cleanliness.
Positive reviews commonly note clean rooms and well-kept common areas, along with housekeeping and laundry support. At the same time, some negative reviews mention odors, room conditions, or hygiene concerns, so cleanliness is not consistently described the same way by everyone.
Residents and families frequently report slow responses and missed follow-through.
A recurring complaint is difficulty getting timely help after calling for assistance or medications, with some reviewers describing long waits. Several reviews also mention problems with communication—such as updates not happening when promised—which adds to families’ frustration during urgent situations.
Reviews often connect daily engagement to feeling included.
Some residents describe regular activities like crafts, games, and group events, and a few mention faith-related services and cultural accommodations. When families feel the schedule is engaging, they describe it as helping residents stay involved rather than isolated.
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150 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
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Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Chicago O'Hare International (16 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
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Medication management
Mental wellness program
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Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesAlden Estates Of Barrington is located at 1420 South Barrington Road, Barrington, IL 60010 in McHenry County, Illinois
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