Alpine Care of Zion
Nursing Home Facility
2534 Elim Avenue, Zion, IL 60099
The Grove at the Lake provides a new level of excellence in care and service and an exceptional senior living experience. We offer the latest advances in sub-acute clinical care, round-the-clock skilled nursing care, comprehensive therapies and personalized service - all in an elegant and spacious venue that residents and guests can call home. No matter the length of your stay, our goal is to enhance your health and improve your overall quality of life. At The Grove at the Lake you will feel our commitment to you and your family from the moment you enter our doors. We invite you to take a personal tour.
With 244 beds, Alpine Care of Zion is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Zion average about 158 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 62% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Zion average of roughly 73%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Zion average about 3.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 48%.
The community is located in Lake County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 44 problems at Alpine Care of Zion. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 19 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $43,156.
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
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Alpine Care of Zion offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 244
- Occupancy 62%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 2.9
- Annual staff turnover 48%
- Last health inspection August 2025
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