Alden Estates of Jefferson

25/09/2025

Last week, we celebrated EVS Week and are continuing to honor Therapy Month! 💙

To show our appreciation, we handed out gift bags and held a special raffle for our amazing Environmental Services team, complete with gift cards as a small token of thanks.

We’re so grateful for the hard work, dedication, and care our EVS and Therapy teams bring every day. You truly keep everything running and help make this place feel like home. 💚

22/09/2025

We’re FALL-ing in love with these custom-decorated gourds! 🍂
Our residents had so much fun getting creative and personalizing their own unique gourds. The fall spirit is alive and well here at Jefferson, let the season of cozy vibes and colorful decor begin! 🍁

12/09/2025

Congratulations, Gloria! 🎉👩‍⚕️
We are so proud to share that Gloria, our dedicated CNA/Med Tech, has officially passed and is now a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)! Her hard work, compassion, and commitment have paid off—and now she’s stepping into an exciting new chapter. Way to go, Gloria! Your care makes a difference every day!

11/09/2025

Bittersweet goodbyes and sweet celebrations! 🎉🎂
Today we celebrated Darell and his incredible recovery as he gets ready to move to a new assisted living facility in Madison. He’s come such a long way, and while we’re sad to see him go, we’re so proud of his journey and excited for what’s ahead. Wishing you all the best, Darell! 💙

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.

29/07/2025

A splash of fun to beat the heat! ☀️💦
Our residents had a blast cooling off outdoors with water balloon tosses and target practice. Laughter, smiles, and summer vibes all around! 🎈

07/07/2025

🎶 The Kettle Moraine Blues Band brought the holiday spirit to Alden Estates of Jefferson with a fantastic 4th of July performance! ❤

01/07/2025

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!

01/07/2025

Shoutout to our amazing Social Worker, Catie, for her outstanding care, advocacy, and dedication! 🌟

One of our resident’s family members recently wrote a heartfelt letter expressing their deep gratitude for Catie’s compassion and commitment in caring for their mother.

We are truly honored by the trust families place in us, and we're grateful for team members like Catie who go above and beyond every day.

20/06/2025

A big thank you to Brighton Hospice for sponsoring a "Make your own Keychain" station during CNA week! Our team really enjoyed it. We appreciate you for bringing some creativity, fun, and joy to our facility!

19/06/2025

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

13/06/2025

Happy CNA Week! 💙🌟

We couldn’t have asked for better CNAs to care for our residents! Your compassion, dedication, and genuine kindness never go unnoticed. Thank you for all the hard work you do each and every day—we truly don’t know what we’d do without you!

From funky hair day to hula hooping at shift change—and all the frozen and sweet treats in between—we hope you've felt just how special and appreciated you are. It’s been a pleasure to celebrate you in fun and meaningful ways!

10/06/2025

We welcomed James the Magician this afternoon, and he did not disappoint! 🎩✨
Our residents were thoroughly entertained by his amazing tricks and illusions. It was a day full of laughter and surprise!
Thank you, James, for a fun and memorable afternoon! 🪄

03/06/2025

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/

02/06/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Jolene Bubolz to Activity Director! 🎉 Jolene began her journey with us as an Activity Aide in 2022 and has been wholeheartedly dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents ever since. When she’s not planning meaningful moments at work, you’ll find her baking sweet treats or exploring the outdoors on a hike. Congrats, Jolene — we’re lucky to have you! 💐👏

21/05/2025

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!

09/05/2025

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! 💙🩺

06/05/2025

Please join us in wishing a very happy 102nd birthday to our beloved resident Ione!

With more than a century of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories, Ione continues to inspire us all with her warmth, wisdom, and beautiful spirit. Surrounded by family, friends, and plenty of birthday cheer, we were honored to celebrate this incredible milestone with her!

09/04/2025

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!

13/03/2025

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! ✨

25/02/2025

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

29/01/2025

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

07/01/2025

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!

27/12/2024

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!