Hitz Memorial Home
Alhambra, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145921) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $75,965
Phone: (618) 488-2355 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hitz Memorial Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Hitz Memorial Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
Hitz Memorial Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $75,965.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Hitz Memorial Home is a non-profit nursing home in Alhambra, Illinois (Madison County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1997. The facility is licensed for 59 beds and reports an average of 43.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hitz Memorial Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $75,965.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
There is no indication in the CMS data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months. This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hitz Memorial Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Hitz Memorial Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 41.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $75,965.00 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 listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hitz Memorial Home is certified for 59 beds with an average of 43.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation, and the CMS data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component scores — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Hitz Memorial Home scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6184882355 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; please contact the facility at 6184882355 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145921?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.