Nexus at Alton
3523 WICKENHAUSER
ALTON IL 62002
Phone: 6184658887
Abuse icon For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Illinois average: 1.5 star lower (2.5), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Alton average: 0.7 star lower (1.7), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 181 |
| Average residents per day | 75.3 |
| Occupancy | 42% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| County | Madison |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1981-08-28 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 145427 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 36 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.31 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.28 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 66.7% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 81.5% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 5 |
| Fines (total value) | $392,683 |
| Payment denials | 3 |
| Total penalties | 8 |
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Questions to ask Nexus at Alton
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is Nexus at Alton highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 2.
How many beds does Nexus at Alton have?
CMS certifies 181 beds; the facility reports an average of 75.3 residents per day (about 42% occupancy).
Does Nexus at Alton have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $392,683 in fines and 3 payment denials for this facility.
Has Nexus at Alton been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.