Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
1251 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy is a nursing home in Alton, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (618) 463-7330
- Last standard health inspection
- December 5, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 64
- Residents per day, on average
- 42
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Alton Memorial Hospital
- Chain
- Bjc Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (25 vs 38).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 16, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
285 of 664 Illinois homes (43%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2024.
Fine
July 16, 2026 (3 months ago)
CMS fine of $19,175 on July 16, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 10, 2024 from $15,360 to $15,626.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0690 from the health inspection on October 10, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 6, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
285 of 664 Illinois homes (43%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2026.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2026.
5 citations
Health inspection on December 5, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.
Citation F0808. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 5, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 10, 2024 from $23,630 to $15,360.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 10, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0802. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2025.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 8, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on October 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.
Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.
Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.
Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on October 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.
Fine
October 10, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $15,626 on October 10, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0809 from the health inspection on November 30, 2023.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
6 citations
Health inspection on November 30, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on November 30, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- BJC HEALTH SYSTEMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/11/2016
- CHRISTIAN HEALTH SERVICES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- AYRES, GARYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2010
- BYRNE, ROGEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- DIANATI, BEHFAROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- LISZEWSKI, KATHRYNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/05/2024
Questions
When was Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy last inspected?
CMS lists December 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy have?
CMS lists 25 health citations since November 30, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $34,801 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.