Nursing Homes · Alton, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Nexus at Alton
3523 Wickenhauser · Alton, IL 62002 · 181 certified beds
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About Nexus at Alton
Nexus at Alton is a nursing home in Alton, Illinois. Its capacity is 181 beds, above the Madison County median of 107 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Forge Investments LP. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 99 citations, the most recent on May 29, 2026. CMS also lists 8 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.90 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Alton. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (99)
Records from January 2022 to May 2026.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 4, 2025.
July 3, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 4, 2025.
June 17, 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 June 18, 2025.
June 2, 2025
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 June 2, 2025.
May 30, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected June 18, 2025.
May 30, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2025.
May 30, 2025
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2025.
May 8, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
May 8, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
May 8, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
May 8, 2025
Tag F0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 1, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 1, 2025.
March 26, 2025
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 May 2, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 1, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 1, 2025.
Penalties (8)
Total fines: $392,111
November 19, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,505 against this nursing home on November 19, 2025.
September 30, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $18,915 against this nursing home on September 30, 2025.
March 26, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 24, 2025, lasting 102 days (triggered by inspection on March 26, 2025).
March 26, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $189,280 against this nursing home on March 26, 2025.
September 10, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $53,768 against this nursing home on September 10, 2024.
September 10, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting October 9, 2024, lasting 22 days (triggered by inspection on September 10, 2024).
October 3, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $115,643 against this nursing home on October 3, 2023.
October 3, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 2, 2023, lasting 127 days (triggered by inspection on October 3, 2023).
Staffing
3.90 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.45 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Forge Investments LP
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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