8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Alton, IL
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $15,360 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1251 College Avenue, Alton, IL
(618) 463-7330
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
64
Certified beds
Average residents
44
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Bjc Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-24
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
3 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 4 staffing / 2 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.93
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.20
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.50
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.13 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.64
All reported nurse hours · state 3.49 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.13
RN + LPN hours · state 1.36 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.15
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.61
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.09
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.84
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.17
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.52
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 46% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
3,273
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
45.12
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9983
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
1.58
Baseline 23.48% · Performance 22.14% · Measure score 1.58 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 1.58
Healthcare-associated infections
6.08
Baseline 7.02% · Performance 6.02% · Measure score 6.08 · Achievement 6.08 · Improvement 4.44
Total nurse turnover
7.27
Baseline 38.30% · Performance 33.96% · Measure score 7.27 · Achievement 7.27 · Improvement 2.72
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.12
Baseline 3.62 hours · Performance 3.96 hours · Measure score 3.12 · Achievement 3.12 · Improvement 1.10
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.99% |
10.72%
1.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 294 · Observed rate 14.63% · Lower 95% interval 9.3% |
| Discharge to community | 62.3% |
50.57%
11.7 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 286 · Observed rate 53.85% · Lower 95% interval 56.06% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.85 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 92.66% |
95.27%
2.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 164 · Denominator 177 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 177 |
| Discharge self-care score | 62.31% |
53.69%
8.6 pts better
|
Numerator 81 · Denominator 130 |
| Discharge mobility score | 45.38% |
50.94%
5.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 59 · Denominator 130 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.56% |
2.29%
1.7 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 177 · Adjusted rate 0.64% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.02% |
7.12%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 168 · Observed rate 5.36% · Lower 95% interval 4.16% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 71 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 35.53% |
42%
6.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 27 · Denominator 76 |
| Discharge function score | 53.08% |
56.45%
3.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 69 · Denominator 130 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 53 · Denominator 53 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 111 · Denominator 111 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 28.16% |
25.2%
3 pts better
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 103 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
89.6%
10.4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 13.8% |
3.3%
10.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
10.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 13.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.3% |
50.3%
47 pts better
|
11.4%
8.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.7% |
6.5%
4.8 pts better
|
5.4%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 38.7% |
18.5%
20.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
19.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 38.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.2% |
22.8%
7.6 pts better
|
16.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 15.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.7% |
17.2%
0.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 17.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 28.3% |
15.0%
13.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
13.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 28.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% |
1.7%
0.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.1% |
21.3%
1.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 23.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 13.0% |
5.2%
7.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
7.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 13.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.4% |
68.8%
11.6 pts better
|
81.7%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 52.2% · Q2 84.0% · Q3 95.7% · Q4 89.5% · 4Q avg 80.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 18.9% |
14.0%
4.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
6.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.9% · Observed 16.0% · Expected 9.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
2.3%
1.8 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.5% · Q2 0.5% · Q3 0.5% · Q4 0.5% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 82.9% |
63.0%
19.9 pts better
|
79.7%
3.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 82.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 33.2% |
26.2%
7 pts worse
|
23.9%
9.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 33.2% · Observed 28.2% · Expected 20.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-11-22
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-12-08
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-12
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-01-12
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-10-24
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-10-24
Health
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 2024-10-24
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-10-24
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-10-24
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-10-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-14
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-01
Health
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 2023-12-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2023-12-15
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-12-15
Health
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 2023-12-15
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-12-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-15
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Health
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 2023-04-17
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Health
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 2023-04-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-12-23
Health
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 2022-12-23
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-12-23
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-12-23
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-12-23
Health
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 2022-12-23
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $15,360
Fine
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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Corporate Director · Individual
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Corporate Officer · Individual
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