Nursing Homes · Zion, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Alpine Care of Zion
2534 Elim Avenue · Zion, IL 60099 · 244 certified beds
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About Alpine Care of Zion
Alpine Care of Zion is a nursing home in Zion, Illinois. Its capacity is 244 beds, above the Lake County median of 150 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of GPN Family Trust U/A/D 4/28/08. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 45 citations, the most recent on April 13, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.96 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Zion. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (45)
Records from June 2023 to April 2026.
April 13, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2026.
March 27, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2026.
March 27, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 8, 2025.
November 14, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2025.
September 22, 2025
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2025.
August 13, 2025
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2025.
August 13, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2025.
August 13, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2025.
August 13, 2025
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2025.
August 13, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2025.
August 8, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 9, 2025.
December 17, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2024.
August 5, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 6, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $72,394
August 8, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,948 against this nursing home on August 8, 2025.
July 15, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $30,014 against this nursing home on July 15, 2024.
September 27, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $29,432 against this nursing home on September 27, 2023.
September 27, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting October 20, 2023, lasting 7 days (triggered by inspection on September 27, 2023).
Staffing
2.96 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.34 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: GPN Family Trust U/A/D 4/28/08Listed in CMS ownership disclosures as a real estate investment trust.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
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