From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 24, 2026Sources
The short version
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.
Employer research, Aug 24, 2026
You would work in skilled rehabilitation and nursing that includes injury rehab, Alzheimer's care, long-term care, hospice, and infectious-disease management.
For experienced nursesSources
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.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comYou could also work in psychiatric care or assisted and independent living, and the company description mentions special-needs centers for children.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Cath lab nurses: 2 of 4 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 4 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- Nurses who want one home unit: 2 of 4 roles float between units
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$26.50/hr
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant, McHenry, IL listing shown on Alden Network Indeed page
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
Shift differential advertised for Alden Terrace of McHenry; amount not stated
As of 2018-10-10
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- Benefits
Referral bonus advertised for Alden Terrace of McHenry; amount not stated
As of 2018-10-10
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Units hiring now
- Cath labDays 12 open
- Memory careEvenings 1 · Nights 12 open
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.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comAlzheimer's / memory care
Company snapshot lists Alzheimer's care among services at its skilled rehabilitation and nursing facilities.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comHospice
Hospice is listed among services at Alden skilled rehabilitation and nursing facilities.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comInfectious disease management
Infectious disease management is listed among services at its skilled rehab and nursing facilities.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comAssisted and independent living
Alden also operates independent living and assisted living centers with daily living, social, and recreational services.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comPsychiatric care
The company description states it has psychiatric care facilities in addition to elder-care sites.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comPediatric special needs
Description says Alden operates special needs centers for children (text cuts off mid-sentence).
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
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.
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- Management quality
- Indeed scores management lowest at 2.7 of 5, and reviewers flag support from managers as a top area to improve.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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As of 2026Source: indeed.com- Trust and inclusion
- Trust in colleagues and an inclusive work environment are listed among the most common improvement needs.
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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.
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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.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Business outlook and CEO
- About 52% approve of the CEO and 41% report a positive business outlook on Glassdoor.
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The hard parts
Indeed scores management lowest at 2.7 of 5, and reviewers flag support from managers as a top area to improve.
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As of 2026Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Cath lab (2) and memory care (2).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to The Alden Network, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from The Alden Network
Evening LPN
$36–$41/hr
- LPN
- Evening
- Memory Care Unit
Staff Nurse (LPN) Night Shift
$36–$40/hr
- LPN
- 11-7:30am shift
- Memory Care Unit
- RN/LPN
- Day shift
- Floating required
- RN
- Floating required
Sources
- aldendebes.com
Employer website
- facebook.com/thealdennetwork/posts/sign-on-bonusalden-terrace-of-mchenry-is-offering-sign-on-bonuses-for-the-follow/1854019537980970
Nursing here · as of 2018-10-10
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Alden-Network-EI_IE30257.11,24.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Alden-Network-Reviews-E30257.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/The-Alden-Network-1/reviews
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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