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Happy Halloween from the Alden Network!🎃

We've spotted some spook-tacular costumes around the office and we're loving the creativity! From festive decorations to spooky surprises, the Halloween spirit is in full force!

We're wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween!

We are proud to announce that Alden has ranked among the top 10 and top 25 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes, with some facilities achieving this recognition for the second year in a row!

This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and support to our residents.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff and wonderful community for making this achievement possible. We couldn’t have done it without your hard work and support!

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Here's to new beginnings!

We're thrilled to announce that the Alden Foundation has officially broken ground on Addison Horizon, our new affordable Independent Senior Living Community!

We celebrated this momentous occasion with a fantastic groundbreaking ceremony! We extend our heartfelt thanks to our community partners, as well as our local and state legislators: Senate President Don Harmon, State Representative Norma Hernandez , and Mayor Rich Veenstra. Your support truly made this event special!

Congratulations to the Alden Foundation on this milestone. We're looking forward to welcoming Addison Horizon in Fall 2025!

Our dedicated Risk Management team, Jesse and Richelle recently attended the American Society for Health Care Risk Management - ASHRM conference in San Diego. From innovative sessions to exciting exhibits, the event provided valuable insights into the latest trends and best practices in risk management within healthcare.

Jesse and Richelle are eager to bring back what they learned to enhance our strategies and ensure we continue providing the best care possible!

Alden recently participated in the 24th Annual AMCA Illinois Chapter Conference, where we shared insights and learned alongside over 120 case managers in healthcare. This event strengthened our relationships with key referral partners and fostered new connections. As hospital case managers evolve in their roles, Alden remains dedicated to supporting these vital contributors to improved patient outcomes.

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We're wishing Irene White a happy retirement after 28 years of dedicated service! We recently celebrated her incredible journey with a heartfelt office party, meaningful farewell gifts, and personal notes of appreciation from her peers. Irene, you will be greatly missed! Enjoy this exciting new chapter!

We are beyond thrilled to share that Alan Gaffner, our Government Affairs Director, has been honored by the Health Care Council of Illinois - HCCI for his advocacy and dedication to our nursing home residents!
Alan has demonstrated exceptional commitment and compassion, advocating tirelessly for our residents' needs and healthcare professionals. Alan, your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, and this award is a testament to your incredible impact.

Let's all celebrate this well-deserved recognition and express our gratitude to Alan Gaffner for being a true champion for our residents. We are so proud to have you on our team!

We celebrated this week by providing our staff, who are puppy parents, with custom-made Alden !

Here are a few of our adorable Alden pups! 🐾

Alden Lakes/Superior at Waterford presents "Food For Thought!" Join us Thursday July 25th to learn all about "Rightsizing" and what the Lakes/Superior Independent Living Community has to offer. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch, presentations, and tour of our beautiful clubhouse!

Reserve your spot today by calling 630-585-8047!

The Alden Network Employee Appreciation event was a success! We appreciate everyone who came out and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of fun, laughs, and friendly competition! We look forward to many more enjoyable outings together in the future!
Thank you Topgolf for hosting this special event, and ensuring our team had the best experience!

The rain couldn't stop the Alden Avengers from lacing up for a good cause this past weekend! We had a great time representing the Davidson-Brin Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation at the ABC 7 5K Run & 3K walk!

Thank you to everyone who supported us in raising awareness, donating for research toward finding a cure, and the fight against all blood cancers!

Happy to all of our Alden nurses!

We're grateful to have an incredible nursing team that goes above and beyond to provide the best care possible and make a difference in the lives of our residents! This week, we celebrate you and your unwavering dedication to healing and caring for others. Thank you, Alden Nurses for your kindness, commitment, compassion, and hard work in making Alden a place where residents feel valued, safe, and cared for.

Join us in celebrating our amazing nursing team! Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for all they do!

It was a pleasure representing Alden at the Health Care Council of Illinois - HCCI's Lobby Day at the Capitol in Springfield. Not only did we get to advocate for our residents and nursing homes, but our very own Tené Tillery participated in a press conference to discuss the challenges impacting long-term care.

Alden leaders and administrators attended the 62nd annual WHCA/WiCAL Spring Conference last week in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Our team had an amazing time attending educational sessions and interactive workshops where they got to walk away with cool prizes. Session topics included top trends impacting long-term care, leading to win, and navigating the future of healthcare safely. It was an eventful three days of education, team building, and fun! We look forward to next year's conference!

Our Alden team had a great time witnessing the together! Everyone enjoyed , Milkyway's, and Starbursts while listening to Spotify's "Total Solar Eclipse Playlist." We're so happy we got to experience this amazing phenomenon!

Baseball season has officially started! Today is the Chicago Cubs home opener, and Rudy and Carl from Alden Poplar Creek are ready for game day!

Carol and the Alden Courts and Gardens team on achieving a deficiency-free survey from IDPH!

Check out their feature in the Daily Herald:
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240221/submitted-content/des-plaines-assisted-living-and-memory-care-facility-achieves-dificiency-free-survey-from-illinois-d/

Our 4th annual Turkey Drive benefitting children and families of the El Hogar Del Nino Childhood Center was a success! We're so grateful to be able help as many families as possible celebrate with a donation of 200 turkeys. As always, its a pleasure partnering with El Hogar and we look forward to next year!

Joe and the Alden Des Plaines team on achieving a deficiency-free annual survey from IDPH!

Congratulations to Alden Estates of Northmoor's Sergio Salazar-Montesinos on receiving HCCI's Long-Term Care Hero of the Month Award! Sergio is the second Alden team member to be recognized as the Long-Term Care Hero of the Month. Way to go Sergio and thank you for all you do!

Alden Poplar Creek's in-house dialysis unit is now open and serving patients! Congratulations Alden Poplar Creek!

Check out their article in Daily Herald: https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20231003/hoffman-estates-rehabilitation-and-health-care-center-celebrates-grand-opening-of-in-house-dialysis-unit

Congratulations Alden North Shore on your deficiency-free annual health survey! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in caring for our residents. Job well done!

Check out Alden Estates of Shorewood's National Skilled Nursing Care Week celebration featured in McKnight's Long-Term Care News' Brighter Side section!

Click the link below to read about how they celebrated their staff and residents with a weeklong of fun activities and events!

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Congratulations to Alden Long Grove's Carlos Zarate!
Carlos' hard work and dedication earned him HCCI's first ever Long-Term Care Hero of the Month award. We are very proud of Carlos and grateful to have him a part of the Alden Network family.

Thank you Carlos for everything you do!

All of our Alden Rehabilitation and Health Care Centers are now hiring!
To apply to any of our locations please visit www.thealdennetwork.com/careers/