Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
Alton, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145121) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,626
Phone: (618) 463-7330 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy reports 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,626.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Alton, Madison County, Illinois. The facility has been certified since January 1967 and is operated as a non-profit corporation. It is licensed for 64 certified beds and, on average, cares for 45.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,626.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy is part of the BJC Healthcare chain, which operates 4 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.3 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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?
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,626.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 64 beds and has an average daily census of 45.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the BJC Healthcare chain, which operates 4 facilities averaging 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 24, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6184637330 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6184637330 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145121?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.