DBelow average · score 42/100 · #431 of 661 in Illinois
Alpine Care Of Zion
2534 Elim Avenue, Zion, IL 60099 · 244 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 2.9 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Illinois
12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72)above median
$72,588 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Alpine Care Of Zion is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Illinois nursing homes in the same size band (large, 244 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Alpine Care Of Zion at a Glance
D
42/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 2.86 h.
28<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: 72.
68<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: $72,588 fines, 1 denials.
50<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.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Illinois, large facilities · CMS record 145665 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2534 Elim Avenue, Zion, IL 60099
Phone8477468435
CountyLake
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds244
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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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.