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Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
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.
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Alton, Illinois, certified for 64 beds and caring for about 46 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 9, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 37.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Madison Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 38 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 37.5 | 34.2 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 66.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $15,626 | $85,546 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 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: 5 Dec 2025, 10 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×11 E ×6 F ×3
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 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Dec 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 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | G | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 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. | F | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 30 Nov 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. | F | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2024 | Fine | $15,626 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 66.7%; 0 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 | 28.6% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 9.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.9% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 12.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.9% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Alton Memorial Hospital. Chain: Bjc Healthcare (4 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Memorial Hospital | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Bethesda Health Group Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Bjc Health System | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2016 |
| Christian Health Services Development Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Bethesda Health Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/18/2025 |
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 Madison County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Village Care Center | Glen Carbon | 107 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 9.3 | — | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Manor Court of Maryville | Maryville | 132 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 13.6 | — | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Meridian Village Care Center | Glen Carbon | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10.0 | — | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare | Alhambra | 57 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 22.8 | — | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Evercare of Granite City | Granite City | 86 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 24.4 | $33K | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Hitz Memorial Home | Alhambra | 59 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 23.7 | $76K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Bria of Godfrey | Godfrey | 68 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 60.3 | $210K | 5 May 2026 |
| Bria of Woodriverabuse iconSFF Candidate | Wood River | 106 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 61.3 | $469K | 2 Jul 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Madison County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy been cited for?
24 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 Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy?
It is part of the Bjc Healthcare chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Alton Memorial Hospital, Bethesda Health Group Inc and Bjc Health System. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Dec 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.