Nursing homes in Alton, IL
Alton, IL has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 3 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy1251 College Avenue · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 64 | 1 ($15,626) |
| La Bella of Alton3490 Humbert Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 180 | 5 ($85,546) |
| Nexus at Alton3523 Wickenhauser · For profit - Limited Liability company Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 181 | 5 ($392,683) |
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Recent inspection problems in Alton
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 16, 2026 · Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 10, 2026 · Nexus at Alton · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 29, 2026 · Nexus at Alton · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 29, 2026 · Nexus at Alton · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 21, 2026 · Nexus at Alton · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 21, 2026 · Nexus at Alton · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.June 21, 2026 · Nexus at Alton · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.June 21, 2026 · Nexus at Alton · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 21, 2026 · Nexus at Alton · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 21, 2026 · Nexus at Alton · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Questions about nursing homes in Alton
Which nursing home in Alton has the highest Medicare rating?
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy has the highest overall rating in Alton: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Alton have been fined?
3 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $493,855 in all. The most was $392,683, at Nexus at Alton.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Alton?
Nexus at Alton was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Alton is the largest?
Nexus at Alton, with 181 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.