Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy

Nursing Home · Alton, IL

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number145121

Contact & location

1251 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Madison County
Phone
(618) 463-7330
ZIP code
62002 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
64
Residents per day
45.6 (71% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Alton Memorial Hospital
Chain
BJC Healthcare (4 facilities, avg 4.3★)
Medicare certified since
January 24, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.57 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.83 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.30 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.45 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.17 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
50.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
66.7 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 4 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-06 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-01-12
2026-01-06 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-12
2025-12-05 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-12-05 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-12-05 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-12-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-12-05 Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-01-10 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-21
2025-01-08 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-09
2025-01-08 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-09
2024-10-10 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-10-10 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-10-10 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-10-10 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-10-10 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-10-10 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-05-10 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-05-14
2024-02-06 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-01
2023-11-30 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-30 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-30 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-30 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-30 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-11-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-15

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $15,626 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-10-10Fine$15,626

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bethesda Health Group INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dianati, Behfar (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Liszewski, Kathryn (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ayres, Gary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Braasch, David (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Byrne, Roger (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Childers, Timothy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Erker, Melissa (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Goins, Sheila (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Harms, Craig (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Huddleston, Ebony (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Loy, Kenneth (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Magruder, Joan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Patton, Tanya (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ryrie, Edward (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Tchoukaleff, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Stephen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Trzaska, Kenneth (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Turner, Geoffrey (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Turpin, Debra (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Braasch, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Byrne, Roger (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Alton Memorial Hospital (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ayres, Gary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Bethesda Health Group INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
BJC Health System (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Byrne, Roger (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Christian Health Services Development Corporation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Dianati, Behfar (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Liszewski, Kathryn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy?

Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.

How many beds does Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy have?

It has 64 certified beds and cares for about 46 residents per day.

Has Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $15,626 in the last three years.

Who owns Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy?

It is part of BJC Healthcare and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy?

(618) 463-7330. The facility is located at 1251 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.