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Alta Rehab At Fairmont
5061 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60630
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Alta Rehab At Fairmont is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Chicago, Illinois, certified for 186 beds and caring for about 141 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 71 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 35, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 38.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $99K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 46.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 71 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.2 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.5% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $98,784 | $52,199 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (202 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Sep 2025, 8 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×40 E ×14 F ×13
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 25 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2024 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2026 | Fine | $47,200 | |
| 25 Jan 2025 | Fine | $47,918 | |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Fine | $3,666 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.5%, RNs 47.1%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.0% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.6% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Aperion Care Fairmont Llc. Chain: Aperion Care (33 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aperion Care Exec Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 15% | 03/01/2024 |
| Lan 3 Investor Group LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 20% | 03/01/2024 |
| Aperion Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| 5061 Pulaski Road, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2025 |
| Aperion Care Exec Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| Aperion Care Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2025 |
| Aperion Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| Lan 3 Investor Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addolorata Villa | Wheeling | 86 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 27.9 | $181K | 28 May 2026 |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | Evanston | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12.1 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Estates of Skokie | Skokie | 56 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5.4 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCC | Hoffman Estates | 217 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13.4 | $8K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Aperion Care Niles | Niles | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $12K | 29 May 2026 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Bella Terra Streamwood | Streamwood | 214 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 7.5 | — | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Brandel Health and Rehab | Northbrook | 102 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.9 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
All 202 facilities in Cook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alta Rehab At Fairmont been cited for?
71 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Alta Rehab At Fairmont been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $99K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Alta Rehab At Fairmont compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alta Rehab At Fairmont?
It is part of the Aperion Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Aperion Care Exec Holdings LLC, Lan 3 Investor Group LLC and Aperion Care Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alta Rehab At Fairmont last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.