Alpine Care Of Evanston
Evanston, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145011) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $40,258
Phone: (847) 316-3320 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alpine Care Of Evanston has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Alpine Care Of Evanston reports total nurse hours of about 3.16 per resident per day, including about 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 15.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Alpine Care Of Evanston has 1 federal fine on record totaling $40,258.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Alpine Care Of Evanston is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility maintains 124 certified beds with an average of 100.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alpine Care Of Evanston holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. The facility's four CMS component ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 2 stars, and Staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.16, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 15.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows 1 federal fine on record totaling $40,258.00. There are no payment denials (0) on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available at time of compilation. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for further detail.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alpine Care Of Evanston has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are about 3.16 per resident per day, with 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 15.8%; CMS rates staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $40,258.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 124 certified beds and an average of 100.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided in CMS records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: overall (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8473163320 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8473163320 to discuss a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145011?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.