Alpine Care of Evanston

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.2 hours per resident per day.

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 14, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2024.

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• 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.

• Ownership

  CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0607 2 times since 2024.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was GROVE OF EVANSTON L & R, THE.

• Health citation

  CMS changed citation F0689 from severity G to D. It is from the health inspection on February 10, 2023. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 February 25, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 February 6, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 6, 2025.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 6, 2025.

• Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.

• Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.

• Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 6, 2025.

• Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.

• Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on September 9, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0222 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0223 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0311 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0321 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0374 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0511 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0531 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0541 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0923 from the fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0222 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0232 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0311 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0321 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0324 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0531 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0741 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0781 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0914 from the fire safety inspection on April 30, 2024.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0646. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2025.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from February 2, 2024 from $39,416 to $40,258.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 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 February 16, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from February 2, 2024 from $60,640 to $39,416.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from February 10, 2023 from $3,384 to $3,461.

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 F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from February 10, 2023 from $3,250 to $3,384.

• Ownership

  CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0022. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

129 of 664 Illinois homes (19%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 February 3, 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2024.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2024.

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CMS fine of $40,258 on February 2, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from February 10, 2023 from $5,000 to $3,250.