Alpine Care of Zion

Nursing Home

2534 Elim Avenue
Zion, IL 60099 · Lake County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 2.6 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 2.2 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

3Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
46Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$43,156Federal fines, last 3 years (2 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: August 24, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
August 8, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
August 5, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
September 27, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
2.96 hours · state avg 3.47, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.43 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
2.58 hours · state avg 3.08
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
45.1% · state avg 43.7%
RN turnover (yearly)
65.2%
Administrators who left (yearly)
1

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Illinois, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HCBS Waiver for Persons who are Elderly (Community Care Program).

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
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Authorized remote family viewing
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Live video visitation
Not Verified
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Grove At the Lake Skilled Nursing Facility LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/125% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/085% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/12ADP OF THE SNF—
GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/08ADP OF THE SNF—
GROVE AT THE LAKE REALTY, LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST—
GROVE AT THE LAKE REALTY, LLCADP OF THE SNF—
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNF—
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
ROTH & CO, LLPADP OF THE SNF—
SHABAT, MENACHEMADP OF THE SNF—
SHABAT, MENACHEMMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY—
SHABAT, MENACHEMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
145665
Certified beds
244
Average residents per day
161.3
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
December 1, 1989
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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