Alden Valley Ridge

01/26/2026

In honor of Activity Professionals Week, Emelia, our Activity Director, and Ashley, our Memory Care Director, wanted to shine a spotlight on our amazing and hardworking activity aides. Their creativity, compassion, and dedication bring joy, purpose, and meaningful moments to our residents every single day.

Thank you for all that you do, we truly appreciate you! 💙

01/05/2026

Congratulations to Alyssa, our Admissions Director, on being featured in the Daily Jefferson County Union for her thoughtful gesture to local Jefferson emergency workers in honor of the holidays on behalf of the Alden Estates of Jefferson team. An excellent example of community appreciation in action!

JEFFERSON – To spread some holiday cheer and say “thank you,” a director from Alden Estates of Jefferson delivered pies to local emergency responders on Christmas Eve.

12/31/2025

Christmas cheer filled Alden Valley Ridge 🎄✨ With Santa visiting our residents shared a day full of joy and laughter. Thank you to our incredible staff for making such a memorable celebration possible!

12/19/2025

We celebrated our amazing staff with a Holiday Potluck and Raffle! 🎄🎁 Great food, fun prizes, and even better company—thank you to our team for all that you do!

12/16/2025

Happy retirement, Mira! 💐 After over 9 years at Alden Valley Ridge, your commitment, kindness, and attention to detail have made a lasting impact. Thank you for being such an important part of our team.

Wishing you happiness, relaxation, and new adventures ahead—you’ve earned it!

12/11/2025

Check out Alden Estates of Barrington's feature on CBS Chicago!🎄💫 Their Resident Giving Tree made the news—and there’s still time to spread holiday cheer by helping make a resident’s wish come true. 🎁

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/alden-estates-of-barrington-nursing-home-seeks-donations-giving-tree/

The Nursing home is seeking more donations for their holiday resident giving tree.

12/08/2025

‘Tis the Season of Giving! 🎁 🦃
We kicked off the holiday season with our annual Turkey Drive in partnership with benefitting the children and families of El Hogar Del Nino Early Childhood Center. This year, we were able to provide turkeys to over 200 families, and it warms our hearts to help support our community in such a meaningful way.

As always, it’s a joy partnering with to bring this event to life. Nothing feels better than giving back and spreading a little extra holiday cheer to those who need it most! ❤️
Brightpoint IL

12/08/2025

Thanksgiving may be over, but the memories are still going strong! 🦃 We spent the day enjoying good food, fun games, and lots of laughter with our residents, family, and friends. So grateful for the moments that bring us all together. ❤️

11/11/2025

Today, we proudly celebrated Veterans Day alongside our residents, families, and friends. We gathered to honor the brave men and women who have served our country — including several of our very own residents who are veterans.

The celebration included a special pinning ceremony reminding us of all of the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have protected our freedom.

Thank you to our veterans for your service and to everyone who joined us in this meaningful tribute. ❤️💙

11/05/2025

Happy Retirement Magarita! 🥳

We're wishing our amazing Housekeeper, Margarita, farewell after eight wonderful years with the Alden Valley Ridge team! Thank you, Margarita, for your years of service and hard work in making Alden Valley Ridge a safe and comfortable place for many to call home. We will miss you!

Good luck on this much deserved next chapter! ✨

11/03/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Fun at Alden Valley Ridge! 👻🎃

What a spooktacular time we had celebrating Halloween this year! Our residents, staff, and families came together for an afternoon full of laughter, creative costumes, delicious treats, and festive fun. 🧡

10/28/2025

The Alden team wrapped up another successful and insightful experience at WHCA/WiCAL's 74th Annual Fall Convention and Expo! From thought-provoking presentations on the state of our industry to exciting prizes and team bonding, we walked away with new knowledge, fresh inspiration, and an even stronger sense of teamwork as we continue to provide the best care for those we serve! 💙

10/21/2025

Alden Estates of Skokie hit the jackpot—with our amazing team! ✨🎉

Thanks to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence, we achieved a deficiency-free IDPH survey. We went all in with a Casino-Themed Perfect Survey Party, because this win is all yours. ❤️🎰

You don’t just raise the stakes, you set the standard!

10/06/2025

Our residents had a blast celebrating Oktoberfest with lively entertainment, festive treats, and fun photo ops! From music and laughter to delicious goodies and cheerful moments, it was a celebration to remember. 🥨

10/06/2025

Shoutout to our amazing team members Jesse and Richelle! 👏
They recently attended the American Society for Health Care Risk Management - ASHRM 2025 Conference in Charlotte, NC.

The event brought together health care risk professionals from across the country for three days of expert-led training, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. We're proud to have Jesse and Richelle representing the Alden Network as they continue to grow and strengthen their skills in health care risk management.

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.

07/23/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Ida! 🎉

We recently had the joy of celebrating a very special birthday for our beloved long-term resident, Ida!
Originally from Ecuador and one of nine siblings, Ida came to the United States many years ago to be closer to her sister Noemi and build a new life. Her journey has been one of love, service, and faith.
Ida is known by her family and friends as a selfless, caring soul who always put others first. A devoted Catholic, she made sure she prayed the Rosary every day. When she wasn't caring for her family or attending Mass, she enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, and dancing.
We've had the privilege of caring for Ida since 2011, and it was truly an honor to celebrate this wonderful milestone with her family, friends, and our staff!

Please join us in wishing Ida a very happy birthday! 🥳💐

07/07/2025

Our staff and residents had a blast at our Fourth of July celebration! 🔥
We enjoyed a sizzlin' BBQ, plenty of laughs, and great vibes with friends and family all around. It was a day full of fun, food, and patriotic spirit! 🇺🇸🎉

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!

07/01/2025

We had the privilege of celebrating our beloved resident Victor Macias, who proudly served over 27 years as the Police Commissioner of Glendale Heights.
Pictured here are the dedicated officers he personally hired during his time with the department.
Thank you, Commissioner Macias, for your decades of commitment and service! 👮‍♂️💙

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!

05/09/2025

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! 💙🩺