Alpine Care of Zion

2534 ELIM AVENUE, ZION, IL 60099 · CCN 145665 · 244 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing1 of 5CMS quality2 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

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Serious inspection findings

2025-08-08 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-08-05 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0684, severity J)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2023-09-27 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.67

state median 3.09

Weekend staffing gap

−20%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −8%

RN hours / resident / day

0.37

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

48%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

4 enforcement action(s), totaling $72,394 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-08-08	Fine	$12,948
2024-07-15	Fine	$30,014
2023-09-27	Fine	$29,432
2023-09-27	Payment Denial	payment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company.

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 41 · Immediate jeopardy: 1

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-04-13	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-27	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-27	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-05	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-14	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-09-22	F0627	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-13	F0604	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-13	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-13	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-13	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-13	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-08	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-12-17	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-05	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-07-19	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-19	F0565	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-07-19	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-19	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-19	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-19	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-19	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-19	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-19	F0803	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-19	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-07-15	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-15	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-08	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-08	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-28	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-28	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0573	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-03	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-03	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-03	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Alpine Care of Zion, ZION” at medicare.gov/care-compare.