Alpine Care of Evanston
500 Asbury Street · Evanston, IL · 60202 · 8473163320
124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $40,258 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
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.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
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.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C December 5, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025
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.
Corrected February 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 2, 2024 | Fine | $40,258 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145011 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.