Quick Outbreak Details:
- Outbreak Start Date: September 2025
- Confirmed Cases: 2
- Deaths: 0
- Exposure Source: Cooling tower and water system at Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Center.
In September 2025, a skilled nursing facility in Bloomingdale, Illinois, became the center of a public health investigation after two cases of Legionnaires’ disease were identified, raising concerns about water system safety in long-term care facilities.
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the DuPage County Health Department are investigating a cluster of two Legionnaires’ disease cases linked to the Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Center, located at 275 E Army Trail Rd in Bloomingdale. Both individuals who contracted the illness have recovered.
Following an onsite investigation on September 22, 2025, environmental samples were collected. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of Legionella pneumophilia bacteria in samples taken from a patient’s room and the facility’s cooling tower. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious lung infection that is not spread person-to-person but is contracted by inhaling aerosolized water containing the bacteria. Those most at risk include individuals aged 50 or older, smokers, and those with weakened immune systems or chronic health conditions.
Public Health Response
In response to the findings, the IDPH has instructed the facility to perform remediation procedures, implement water restrictions, and conduct a comprehensive assessment of its water systems. The health department also recommended that Alden Valley Ridge notify all residents, families, and employees of the situation and conduct ongoing surveillance to identify any other potential cases.
Dr. Rashmi Chugh of the DuPage County Health Department has urged “any persons who have visited or been within two miles of the Alden Valley Ridge facility… within the last month who are currently experiencing pneumonia symptoms—cough, shortness of breath, headache, muscle aches and/or fever—to see a doctor right away for testing.”
Legal Considerations for Affected Individuals
If you or a loved one was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after staying at, working at, or visiting the Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Center in Bloomingdale, you may be entitled to legal recourse. Our specialized attorneys can help investigate your case, establish liability, and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages related to your illness.
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If you developed symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease after potential exposure connected to this facility, we strongly advise you to seek immediate medical care. To understand your legal rights and options, contact our experienced legal team for a consultation.
