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.
June 6, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 6, 2023.
April 6, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2023.
April 6, 2023
Tag F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2023.
April 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 April 13, 2023.
April 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2023.
April 6, 2023
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 F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2023.
April 6, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2023.
January 11, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
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 January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
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 January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
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 January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
Tag F0575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
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 January 28, 2022.
January 11, 2022
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 January 28, 2022.
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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