Alta Rehab At Wauconda
Wauconda, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145887) · 149 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (847) 526-5551 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alta Rehab At Wauconda holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Alta Rehab At Wauconda reports total nurse staffing of 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.2%.
Alta Rehab At Wauconda has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data.
About this facility
Alta Rehab At Wauconda is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Wauconda, Lake County, Illinois. The facility is certified for 149 beds and reported an average daily census of 144.2 residents, indicating a facility operating near full capacity. It has been federally certified since August 1996 and operates under for-profit corporate ownership. Records show no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alta Rehab At Wauconda holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS Care Compare lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation in the data provided.
Alta Rehab At Wauconda is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. Families should note this facility's performance appears to differ substantially from its chain average. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alta Rehab At Wauconda has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 28.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 149 beds and reported an average daily census of 144.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8475265551 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8475265551 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145887?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.