Nexus At Alton
Alton, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145427) · 181 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $392,111 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (618) 465-8887 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nexus At Alton has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nexus At Alton reports total nurse staffing of about 4.28 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 81.5%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $392,111.00 against Nexus At Alton, along with 3 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Nexus At Alton is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Alton, Madison County, Illinois. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since August 28, 1981. The facility is certified for 181 beds, with an average of 75.3 residents at a given time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Nexus At Alton holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 81.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 5 federal fines totaling $392,111.00, along with 3 payment denials for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for Nexus At Alton; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details on the underlying findings.
No Special Focus Facility designation or chain affiliation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility, and there is no indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Nexus At Alton has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 81.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 5 fines totaling $392,111.00 and 3 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus designation is indicated in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Nexus At Alton is certified for 181 beds with an average of 75.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 28, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Nexus At Alton scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6184658887 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6184658887 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145427?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.