Alden Village North Reviews

Alden Village North provides 24/7 care for people with severe developmental disabilities. Although it cares for vulnerable infants, children, and adults with special needs, it is not Medicare-certified.

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Quick Overview

• Facility Name: Alden Village North
• Address: 7464 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626
• Consumer Alert: None
• Ownership Type: For-Profit

Facility Overview

The facility promises to provide a comfortable, home-like environment for people with special needs. It offers a place to live and schooling, therapy, and respite services. Its staff has special training, and the facility aims to meet all its residents’ needs.  

CMS Ratings and Performance

Although it’s a special needs facility, Alden Village North is not certified by Medicare. Therefore, it does not have a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rating. Its reviews range from positive to highly negative, and the facility has been under investigation for the death of eight residents between 2008 and 2010. 

Services Provided

The special needs home provides various services, including: 

• Residential Services
• Schooling
• Respite Care
• Day Training
• Therapy

Violations and Citations

Given that the home isn’t certified by Medicare, there are no publicly available inspection reports that could uncover specific violations and citations. 

However, in a legal case against the home, state regulators took action to close it. Still, the home remains open to this day.

Due to the vulnerability of the population in this home, it isn’t always easy to discern whether abuse or neglect has taken place. This list of changes in behavior or appearance can help you recognize harm:

• Unexplained weight loss or malnourishment
• Poor hygiene 
• Frequent hospitalizations
• Unexplained bruises, scars, or lacerations
• Unusual behavior, aggression, or withdrawal from social activities
• Insomnia
• Poor hygiene of the resident’s environment
• Loss of personal items 
• Attempts at elopement

Impact on Residents

People who work with developmentally disabled individuals must treat them with care and compassion and provide them with adequate supervision to protect them from injury or abuse. If they fail, the consequences can be severe, resulting in injury or death.

Health and Safety Concerns

If a resident suffers abuse or neglect, their health and safety can be directly endangered. This includes pain, discomfort, injuries, and chronic illnesses becoming worse.

Emotional and Psychological Impact

The emotional and psychological impact includes feelings of vulnerability, fear, anxiety, and a tendency for social isolation. It can also include poor schooling outcomes and an overall lack of progress. 

Case Examples

According to a Chicago Tribune investigation, 13 residents have died there since 2000. Although state regulators tried to close the home, it unfortunately remained open.

A report from the Human Rights Authority analyzed a complaint that a staff member slapped a recipient while taking a shower, after which the employee was terminated. The report found that the facility failed to follow proper procedures after the incident, as it began sending the recipient for unnecessary, repetitive psychiatric evaluations.

Legal Rights and Actions

Given the facility’s history and the understaffing complaints against Alden, parents and guardians have every right to be concerned about the safety of their loved ones. 

If a family member has experienced abuse or neglect, you can count on us to support you in gathering evidence, building a case with you, and representing you in trial if your case goes to court. Contact us today for a free consultation and take a step towards justice.