Nexus at Alton
Nexus at Alton holds a 1 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, below the Illinois average of 2.5, as a nursing home in Alton, Illinois, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.
nursing home in Alton, Illinois
3523 WICKENHAUSERRatings
CMS 1/5 stars
- Health inspections: 1/5
- Staffing: 1/5
- Quality measures: 1/5
Estimated cost
Estimated $4,200–$6,500/month
About Nexus at Alton
Nexus at Alton is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in Alton, Illinois.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Alton average of 1.7, below the Illinois average of 2.5.
Its reported CMS domain scores are even at 1 out of 5 for health inspections, staffing, quality measures.
How to read Nexus at Alton's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for Nexus at Alton is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 1-star overall rating means Nexus at Alton scores below most rated providers nationally. A low overall rating is most often driven by health inspection findings, which carry the heaviest weight in the CMS formula.
For Nexus at Alton, CMS currently publishes 1 out of 5 for health inspections, 1 out of 5 for staffing, 1 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Illinois providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: 3 rated facilities in Alton average 1.7 out of 5, and the Illinois average is 2.5. Nexus at Alton rates 1 out of 5, below that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What Nexus at Alton's inspection record shows
No deficiency citations for Nexus at Alton appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.
Before you rely on a clean record, ask Nexus at Alton for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the Illinois survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.
What nursing home costs near Alton, Illinois
Illinois nursing home typically runs $4,200 to $6,500 per month, a midpoint of roughly $5,350 — about $64,200 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from Nexus at Alton, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at Nexus at Alton depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.
When you call Nexus at Alton, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask Nexus at Alton on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Alton providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 1 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 1 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about Nexus at Alton
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Illinois licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for Nexus at Alton; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Alton.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Alton will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
Nexus at Alton — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate Nexus at Alton?
Nexus at Alton holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5.
How does Nexus at Alton compare to other Alton facilities?
Across 3 rated facilities in Alton, the average CMS overall rating is 1.7 out of 5. Nexus at Alton rates 1 out of 5, below that local average.
What are Nexus at Alton's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 1 out of 5, staffing 1 out of 5, quality measures 1 out of 5 for Nexus at Alton.
Who operates Nexus at Alton?
Nexus at Alton is operated as a for profit - limited liability company nursing home.
What does nursing home cost near Alton, Illinois?
Illinois nursing home typically runs $4,200–$6,500 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from Nexus at Alton — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is Nexus at Alton located?
Nexus at Alton is at 3523 WICKENHAUSER. You can reach the facility directly at 6184658887.
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Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 145427).
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
No CMS inspection survey date or data-refresh timestamp is on record for this facility yet, so this page states no data date. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule — always confirm directly with the provider.