ElderGrade
C

59.5/100

Average

Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy

1251 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002

CMS 4/5 stars #6 of 17 in Madison County (618) 463-7330
Certified beds
64
Occupancy
71%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 4 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $15,626 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

15.5/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 4 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -2.5 for 24 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.29 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.83 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 50% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $15,626 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.57 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.83 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.17 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 50.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 24 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 5, 2025 (8 months ago).

G Jan 6, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Jan 6, 2026 F0580 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 5, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 5, 2025 F0557

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 5, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 5, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 5, 2025 F0808

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 10, 2025 F0802 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of BJC HEALTHCARE, which operates 4 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
AYRES, GARY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BRAASCH, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BYRNE, ROGER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CHILDERS, TIMOTHY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ERKER, MELISSA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GOINS, SHEILA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HARMS, CRAIG Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HUDDLESTON, EBONY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LOY, KENNETH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MAGRUDER, JOAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PATTON, TANYA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RYRIE, EDWARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy

What is the ElderGrade for Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy? +

Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy holds an ElderGrade of C (59.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy? +

Residents receive an average of 4.57 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 24 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.