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.
January 16, 2025
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 January 28, 2025.
November 14, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 19, 2024.
November 14, 2024
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 November 19, 2024.
November 14, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 19, 2024.
November 14, 2024
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 19, 2024.
November 14, 2024
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 November 19, 2024.
October 15, 2024
Tag F0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 31, 2024.
October 15, 2024
Tag F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 16, 2024.
September 24, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 8, 2024.
September 24, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 8, 2024.
September 24, 2024
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 8, 2024.
September 10, 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2024.
September 10, 2024
Tag F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 26, 2024.
May 10, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2024.
May 10, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2024.
May 10, 2024
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2024.
May 10, 2024
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2024.
May 10, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2024.
April 24, 2024
Tag F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2024.
February 28, 2024
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 March 8, 2024.
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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