Nursing homes › Illinois › Nexus at Alton
3523 Wickenhauser, Alton, IL 62002 · 6184658887 · 181 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Bria Health Services, a group operating 15 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.2/5, 9 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $5,477,548 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.28 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.58. Weekend total: 3.43. Nursing staff turnover: 82%.
All-time on record: 87 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | E | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-02-20 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-24 |
| 2026-02-20 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-24 |
| 2026-02-20 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-25 |
| 2025-12-29 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-12-29 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-11-20 |
| 2025-09-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-30 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-30 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-09-30 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-30 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-07-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-04 |
| 2025-07-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-04 |
| 2025-07-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-08-04 |
| 2025-06-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-06-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-05-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-30 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-05-30 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-05-08 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-05-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-05-08 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-05-08 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-03-26 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-26 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-26 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-26 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-26 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-26 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-26 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Fine | $14,505 |
| 2025-09-30 | Fine | $18,915 |
| 2025-03-26 | Fine | $189,280 |
| 2025-03-26 | Payment Denial | 102 days payment denial |
| 2024-09-10 | Fine | $53,768 |
| 2024-09-10 | Payment Denial | 22 days payment denial |
| 2023-10-03 | Fine | $115,643 |
| 2023-10-03 | Payment Denial | 127 days payment denial |
No detailed ownership records on file.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 145427. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.