The Alden Network
Health system employer · Based in Rockford, IL
- 2
- open roles, live count
- 3.4
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 1
What stands out
Experienced nurses
You would work in skilled rehabilitation and nursing that includes injury rehab, Alzheimer's care, long-term care, hospice, and infectious-disease management.
Moving here
You would be joining a private Chicago-headquartered company, founded in 1977, that operates about 40 elder-care facilities across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
You could also work in psychiatric care or assisted and independent living, and the company description mentions special-needs centers for children.
New graduates
Indeed reviewers name a chance to learn new things, a clear sense of purpose, and feeling personally appreciated among what they like.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
More about working here
Experienced nurses
A January 2025 McHenry CNA review described coworkers as kind and respectful and praised an HR contact.
As of 2025-01-21Source: indeed.com
Working conditions
- Pay and benefits
- Lead Certified Nursing Assistant, McHenry, IL listing shown on Alden Network Indeed page
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
- Pay and benefits
- Shift differential advertised for Alden Terrace of McHenry; amount not stated
As of 2018-10-10Source: facebook.com
- Pay and benefits
- Referral bonus advertised for Alden Terrace of McHenry; amount not stated
As of 2018-10-10Source: facebook.com
The city
Living in Skokie, IL
Skokie is a diverse, family-friendly suburb just north of Chicago, offering a quieter pace with easy city access via the CTA Yellow Line. With tree-lined residential streets, a growing downtown, and proximity to Evanston and Lake Michigan, it's a solid pick for nurses seeking suburban comfort without being far from urban amenities.
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- State price level · Illinois
- about the national average
- State index 100.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,552/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $95,337/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You would join a private company founded in 1977 and headquartered in Chicago, also known as Alden Management Services, that operates about 40 elder-care facilities in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Glassdoor lists 1,001–5,000 employees and $100–500 million in revenue.
- Hiring days
More about The Alden Network
The public site is http://www.thealdennetwork.com/. Sources describe McHenry operations at Alden Terrace of McHenry but do not name a Rockford campus, so you should ask which building you would actually walk into. In skilled rehabilitation and nursing you would see injury rehab, Alzheimer's care, long-term care, hospice, and infectious-disease management. The network also runs assisted and independent living with daily living, social, and recreational services, plus psychiatric care facilities and special-needs centers for children. Staffing ratios, the charting system, scheduling rules, and any residency or tuition help are not listed. People who have worked here leave a mixed trail. Glassdoor is 3.2 from 213 reviews, with about 42% saying they would recommend the employer to a friend. Indeed is 3.0 from 612 reviews. A January 2025 McHenry CNA called coworkers kind and respectful and praised an HR contact. Indeed likes include a chance to learn new things, a clear sense of purpose, and feeling personally appreciated. Management scores lowest on Indeed at 2.7 of 5.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall recommendation
- Glassdoor shows a 3.2 rating from 213 reviews, with about 42% saying they would recommend the employer to a friend.
- Management quality
- Indeed scores management lowest at 2.7 of 5, and reviewers flag support from managers as a top area to improve.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
- Pay and benefits perception
- Indeed pay-and-benefits average 2.9 of 5; one McHenry CNA said the pay scale became quite good after several years.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Coworkers and HR
- A January 2025 McHenry CNA review described coworkers as kind and respectful and praised an HR contact.
As of 2025-01-21Source: indeed.com
- Learning and purpose
- Indeed summary likes include a chance to learn new things, a clear sense of purpose, and feeling personally appreciated.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
- Trust and inclusion
- Trust in colleagues and an inclusive work environment are listed among the most common improvement needs.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
- Work-life balance
- Indeed work-life balance is a middling 3.0 of 5, matching the site's overall 3.0 from 612 reviews.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
- Parent and caregiver experience
- Glassdoor demographic ratings show parents or guardians at 2.1 stars versus 4.0 for employees who are not caregivers.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Business outlook and CEO
- About 52% approve of the CEO and 41% report a positive business outlook on Glassdoor.
What to weigh
Indeed scores management lowest at 2.7 of 5, and reviewers flag support from managers as a top area to improve.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Umbrella organization
- Roles last seen active
- Sep 6, 2026
- Website
- aldendebes.com ↗
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Skilled rehabilitation and nursing
Glassdoor description says skilled rehab and nursing sites offer injury rehab, Alzheimer's, long-term care, hospice, and infectious-disease management.
Alzheimer's / memory care
Company snapshot lists Alzheimer's care among services at its skilled rehabilitation and nursing facilities.
Hospice
Hospice is listed among services at Alden skilled rehabilitation and nursing facilities.
Infectious disease management
Infectious disease management is listed among services at its skilled rehab and nursing facilities.
Assisted and independent living
Alden also operates independent living and assisted living centers with daily living, social, and recreational services.
Psychiatric care
The company description states it has psychiatric care facilities in addition to elder-care sites.
Pediatric special needs
Description says Alden operates special needs centers for children (text cuts off mid-sentence).
Open roles
Roles from The Alden Network
Refreshed throughout the day.
Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/License Practical Nurse) (RN/LPN)
$38/hr
The Alden Network · Health system employerSkokie, IL · Posted 5 days ago
- RN/LPN
- Day shift
- Floating required
Staff Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse)
The Alden Network · Health system employerRockford, IL
- RN
- Floating required
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