Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
Nursing Home Facility
1251 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy is a senior care community located in Alton, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Alton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (618) 463-7330.
Operated by BJC Healthcare, which runs 4 communities in our directory.
With 64 beds, Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Alton average about 96 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 71% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Alton average about 2.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Alton average about 3.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 50%.
The community is located in Madison County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy. 4 findings involved harm to a resident. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $15,626.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
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.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 64
- Occupancy 71%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.6
- Annual staff turnover 50%
- Last health inspection December 2025
Resident & family reviews
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