Safety Report: Nexus At Alton
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (32) than in the cycle before (41).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 8 | July 10, 2026; July 25, 2025; July 3, 2025; May 8, 2025; March 26, 2025; November 14, 2024; May 10, 2024; February 9, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 6 | August 14, 2026; June 2, 2025; February 9, 2024; November 14, 2023; April 6, 2023; January 11, 2022 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 6 | May 29, 2026; May 30, 2025; March 26, 2025; January 16, 2025; February 28, 2024; October 3, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 5 | June 29, 2026; September 30, 2025; May 10, 2024; April 6, 2023; January 11, 2022 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 5 | June 21, 2026; November 19, 2025; September 30, 2025; July 25, 2025; March 26, 2025 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 4 | June 29, 2026; September 30, 2025; September 24, 2024; January 11, 2022 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 4 | June 21, 2026; February 20, 2026; May 10, 2024; January 11, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 4 | June 21, 2026; February 20, 2026; December 29, 2025; September 30, 2025 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 4 | May 29, 2026; June 17, 2025; November 14, 2023; April 6, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 4 | May 29, 2026; March 26, 2025; November 14, 2024; October 3, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | August 14, 2026; June 21, 2026; September 24, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 3 | June 21, 2026; September 30, 2025; April 6, 2023 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 3 | May 30, 2025; March 26, 2025; November 14, 2024 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | June 21, 2026; March 26, 2025 |
| Have 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. (F727) | 2 | June 21, 2026; January 11, 2022 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 2 | June 21, 2026; October 3, 2023 |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F919) | 2 | June 21, 2026; May 29, 2026 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | May 29, 2026; November 14, 2024 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | February 20, 2026; January 11, 2022 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | March 26, 2025; February 9, 2024 |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. (F573) | 2 | October 15, 2024; April 24, 2024 |
| Ensure 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. (F803) | 2 | September 10, 2024; January 11, 2022 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | April 6, 2023; January 11, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | Fine | $14,753 |
| September 30, 2025 | Fine | $19,239 |
| March 26, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 102 days, starting April 24, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 | Fine | $189,280 |
| September 10, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 22 days, starting October 9, 2024 |
| September 10, 2024 | Fine | $53,768 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 14, 2026 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 10, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 29, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 21, 2026 — 9 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 29, 2026 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 20, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
December 29, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 19, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 30, 2025 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 25, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 3, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
June 17, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 2, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 30, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 8, 2025 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 26, 2025 — 9 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 16, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 14, 2024 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
October 15, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 24, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 10, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 10, 2024 — 5 citations
April 24, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 28, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 9, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 14, 2023 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 3, 2023 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 6, 2023 — 6 citations
January 11, 2022 — 12 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare