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.
February 9, 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 G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 10, 2024.
February 9, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 10, 2024.
February 9, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 10, 2024.
November 14, 2023
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 November 22, 2023.
November 14, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected December 17, 2023.
October 3, 2023
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
October 3, 2023
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 January 19, 2024.
October 3, 2023
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2023.
October 3, 2023
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 March 8, 2024.
June 30, 2023
Tag F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 10, 2023.
June 30, 2023
Tag F0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2023.
June 30, 2023
Tag F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 10, 2023.
June 30, 2023
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2023.
June 30, 2023
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2023.
June 30, 2023
Tag F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2023.
June 30, 2023
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 July 10, 2023.
June 6, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 6, 2023.
June 6, 2023
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 July 6, 2023.
June 6, 2023
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 6, 2023.
June 6, 2023
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 6, 2023.
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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