Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue · Alton, IL · 62002 · 6184637330
64 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Bjc Healthcare
Why this verdict
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,626 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F October 10, 2024
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 October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G May 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
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 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 30, 2023
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 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G December 1, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
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 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2022
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 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2022
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 10, 2024 | Fine | $15,626 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145121 · certified since January 24, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.