DBelow average · score 38/100 · #478 of 661 in Illinois
Nexus At Alton
3523 Wickenhauser, Alton, IL 62002 · 181 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Illinois
35 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 324)bottom quarter
$392,111 in fines in 3 years, 3 payment denials
Why Nexus At Alton is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Illinois nursing homes in the same size band (large, 181 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 80, B ≥ 65, C ≥ 50, D ≥ 35, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Nexus At Alton at a Glance
D
38/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.28 h.
97<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 324.
7<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $392,111 fines, 3 denials.
8<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Illinois, large facilities · CMS record 145427 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address3523 Wickenhauser, Alton, IL 62002
Phone6184658887
CountyMadison
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds181
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48) — above median
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.