Alden Poplar Creek

08/14/2025

Pet Therapy Fun with Shadrock! 🐶💛

Our residents had a great time during this week’s pet therapy session with the lovable Shadrock! His friendly face and calming presence brought lots of smiles, cuddles, and joy to everyone!

08/08/2025

Congratulations Alden Estates of Shorewood! 🥉🎉

We're proud to share that Alden Estates of Shorewood has been recognized as a 2025 Bronze National Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living! This milestone reflects their unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care every day. Keep up the amazing work as you continue your journey in striving for higher levels of quality and performance!

HCCI congratulates the Illinois long-term care providers recognized as 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award recipients by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

This award marks the first step in AHCA/NCAL’s rigorous three-level National Quality Award Program and honors providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to quality improvement, person-centered care, and organizational excellence.

A total of 653 providers across 46 states earned the Bronze Award this year, including 29 from Illinois, representing both skilled nursing and assisted living communities. We are especially proud to see so many HCCI member facilities included in this distinguished group:

Alden Estates of Shorewood
Avantara Lake Zurich
Avantara Libertyville
Bella Terra Elmhurst
Bickford of Champaign
Bickford of Crystal Lake
Bickford of Gurnee
Bickford of Rockford
Bickford Senior Living of Aurora
Brookstone Estates of Mattoon North
Brookstone Estates of Rantoul
Grand Prairie of Macomb
Heritage Woods of Belvidere
Heritage Woods of Benton
Heritage Woods of McHenry
Heritage Woods of Rockford
Oak Hill Supportive Living
St. Anthony of Lansing
Warren Barr Liebermann
Warren Barr Orland Park
Whitehall of Deerfield

These providers will be recognized at the Elevating Excellence Awards Ceremony during the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo on October 21 in Las Vegas.

07/01/2025

Eight Alden representatives, including our President Randi Schlossberg-Schullo, attended the first-ever Women’s Luncheon hosted by the Democratic Party of Illinois.

Special guests included Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, who shared their inspiring journeys into public service and insights on women in leadership.

We were proud to strengthen connections with elected leaders, including Party Chair Lisa Hernandez, a long-time Alden Champion whose district includes two Alden communities.

Meaningful conversations around healthcare, leadership, and policy made this a powerful and productive event!

06/19/2025

Alden Network leaders had a fantastic time attending the 9th Annual Forum on Post-Acute, Long-Term Care, and Assisted Living!

Our nurses and administrators enjoyed gaining valuable insights from incredible speakers like Bette Lawrence-Water, who spoke on civility in the workplace, and Lorena Amarillo, who shared important strategies around emergency preparedness. These sessions were not only informative — they were empowering.

In addition to earning CEUs, our team loved connecting with fellow professionals and exploring innovative solutions from the many vendors in attendance. Events like this help us grow, learn, and continue to deliver the highest standard of care across all Alden facilities.

Forum Extended Care Services

06/03/2025

The Alden Avengers were out in full force this past weekend at the 31st Annual Gibbons 5K Run & 3K Walk, proudly representing the Davidson-Brin Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation!

It was a beautiful day to come together, raise awareness, and support the fight against blood cancers. Thank you to everyone who walked, ran, donated, and cheered us on — your support means the world as we work toward a cure!

And don’t miss our very own President, Randi Schlossberg-Schullo, alongside Kevin Radelet, Executive Director of LRF, featured on ABC 7! 🎥📺

https://abc7chicago.com/post/hundreds-participate-abc7-chicago-2025-gibbons-run-support-leukemia-research-foundation/16610204/

05/21/2025

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating two incredible leaders Emily Hanson and Stephanie Mussman, as members of McKnight's Long-Term Care News Rising Stars Women of Distinction class of 2025!

It was a spectacular evening recognizing women like Emily and Stephanie who are making a real impact in skilled nursing, senior living, and home care at the community, facility, and corporate level!

Please join us in congratulating Emily and Stephanie!

05/15/2025

Skilled Nursing Care Week Spotlight🌟

This week couldn't be more excited to celebrate the amazing people who are the heart of our community. Today we're proud to feature Carl Eichhorst — a man whose life has been filled with adventure, activity, and meaningful connection.

Carl worked as an industrial engineer and spent much of his life traveling — especially to national parks and mountainous areas. He loved long road trips, biking in the mountains, and staying active through sports and even disco dancing!

Carl also enjoyed movies, and spending time with others. He fondly recalls his marriage as a positive time in his life.

Today, Carl remains actively engaged in our community. He looks forward to socials, events, and outings — always bringing a friendly spirit and love for life wherever he goes.

We’re honored to have Carl as part of our Alden community.

05/09/2025

At the core of every healthcare organization are nurses who work diligently to care for others, not out of gain, but out of purpose and passion. Our Alden nurses are the heart of healthcare because they make a difference daily!

Celebrating the incredible nurses across our Alden facilities during Nurses Week has been a blast.

This week may have been dedicated to recognizing you, but our appreciation for your unwavering dedication to healing and caring for others extends far beyond!

Thank you, Alden Nurses! 💙🩺

04/09/2025

The Alden team had an incredible presence at this year’s 63rd Annual WHCA/WiCAL Spring Conference and Expo in Green Bay!

Not only did everyone look amazing in their Alden gear, but the camaraderie amongst everyone was spectacular. Our team got the chance to network with fellow long-term care professionals and attend educational sessions ranging in topics from Improving Post-Acute Transitional Care Management to Leadership Insights and Virtual Reality Dementia training. From a sizzling and soulful Hibachi dinner to going home with cash prizes, it’s safe to say the Alden team had an amazing time from start to finish!
Until next year!

03/13/2025

Our Alden team had the honor of attending Keshet Disabilities & Inclusion's Annual Rainbow Banquet, supporting their vision to Dream Big! 🌈☁️

It was an inspiring evening centered around support, inclusion, and community. We are proud to stand with Keshet in helping individuals achieve their fullest potential. Here's to dreaming big and creating an inclusive future together! ✨

02/25/2025

We're thrilled to announce two of our own, Emily Hanson, Director of Data Analytics, and Stephanie Mussman, Administrator of Alden Estates of Shorewood as one of McKnight's Long-Term Care News Rising Stars Women of Distinction class of 2025!

McKnight's Women of Distinction award recognizes women making their marks in skilled nursing, senior living, and home care, by demonstrating an exceptional commitment at the community, facility, or corporate level and having a powerful effect on the lives of the individuals they serve.

Congratulations Emily and Stephanie, very well-deserved!

Check out the McKnight's Women of Distinction list here:
https://www.mcknights.com/news/15-rising-star-winners-announced-for-mcknights-women-of-distinction-class-of-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIq-LlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcFAKhOBrv7LjBsbHXtA4lbzet2s4QKXqesXMPfXZ4uZSarElgnz1Ac9mw_aem_LkhAMSuDkoYQ0UJpq2_n6Q

02/18/2025

Our residents had a fantastic time celebrating Valentine's day! The day was filled with heartwarming activities, laughter, and delicious treats as everyone celebrated together. Love was in the air and it was the perfect way to spread joy and create lasting memories!

01/29/2025

Yesterday, we hosted our first annual Ride for Research event with CYCLEBAR, benefitting the Davidson-Brin chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation! Not only did the Alden team enjoy an invigorating 45-minute classic ride, but we were able to raise $1,450 for Leukemia research!

Thank you to our wonderful Alden family for all the donations, support, and participation. You truly made this event memorable! We'd also like to thank the CycleBar team, and our instructor, Danielle, for a fun ride!

Nothing beats breaking a sweat and pedaling for a purpose. Until next year! 🚴‍♀️

CYCLEBAR

01/07/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at the Alden Network! 🎉

As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we've had and express our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated staff, patients, and families. Your trust and support have made all the difference, and we’re excited to continue providing exceptional care in the year ahead.

Here’s to a bright and hopeful New Year filled with new beginnings, continued growth, and moments of joy. We look forward to serving our residents with the same passion and commitment that drives us every day!

12/27/2024

Congratulations Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale!

We are excited to celebrate that Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale has earned 3rd place in the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition's Photo Contest with their fantastic Schaumburg Boomers baseball outing!
We’re so proud of the Alden Gardens team and all they do to create meaningful experiences for our residents. This memorable outing beautifully captured the joy and sense of community that makes them special.

Here’s to many more winning moments ahead!

We’re thrilled to announce that Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale has been selected as the 3rd place winner of the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition's Photo Contest! 🎉🏅
Our entry, featuring the fun and excitement from our Schaumburg Boomers baseball outing, captured the true spirit of community, laughter, and enjoyment that our residents experience every day!

Here’s to many more moments of joy, connection, and winning memories ahead!

12/20/2024

Our residents had a blast exercising their upper extremities while playing balloon volleyball! It was a fun and engaging way to stay active and strengthen those muscles.

12/17/2024

We're thrilled to announce the unveiling of our newly remodeled spaces of Alden Poplar Creek! We had an amazing time celebrating all of the work and dedication our staff has put into creating a warm and comfortable environment for our residents with an Open House where we had the chance to show off the beautiful updates!

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us!
We can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself!

11/07/2024

Our residents had a hauntingly good time dressing up and participating in fun activities for Halloween!

11/04/2024

We want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on our incredible Dietary Supervisor, Jorge Bolanos!

For over 18 years at Alden Poplar Creek, Jorge has gone above and beyond to ensure every staff member and resident feels special and cared for. Jorge will often create special lunch’s, make delicious treats, coordinate holiday parties, and lend a helping hand all while keeping a smile on his face!

Jorge is considered a bright light to the Alden Poplar Creek team, always bringing smiles and joy to everyone around him. We're grateful to have someone like him on our team!

Thank you, Jorge, for all that you do!

10/29/2024

Alden Poplar Creek ranks among the top 25 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in Illinois!

We're honored. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing exceptional care and support to our residents.
A huge thank you to our dedicated staff and wonderful community for making this achievement possible. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Want to see the full list and our rating? Check it out here: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-nursing-homes-2025-150-beds/illinois-150-beds?fbclid=IwY2xjawGOMDJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS-R50FQNiYYTcW9TsOgoz8R6CsVJ6z8j6zc9Z9RIygojO7R-_j5ckOpjg_aem_RLjFesjDoceamWdyGcGrrA

06/10/2024

Our residents enjoyed a relaxing weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden!

05/28/2024

This past we held a ceremony to honor the fallen soldiers who served our country, and we welcomed The Great Lake Naval Base Woodwind Quintet to perform for our residents.

05/28/2024

Our residents enjoyed the afternoon at Philips Park Zoo this past weekend! They loved visiting the exotic animals and exhibits!

05/23/2024

to our lovely brunch earlier this month. We had a blast celebrating all of the mothers and mother figures over a delicious meal. Thank you to all the families who joined us!