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Alpine Care Of Zion
2534 Elim Avenue, Zion, IL 60099 · Lake County · (847) 746-8435
Fewer inspection deficiencies (15) than 29% of nursing homes in Illinois. Rated #1 of 2 nursing homes in Zion by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 2.9 — below the Illinois average of 3.45.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 244 |
| Average residents per day | 151.4 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 2.86 (Illinois average: 3.45) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.47 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 1.71 |
| Staff turnover | 48% |
| RN turnover | 39% |
| Most recent health inspection | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 15 (Illinois average: 12.5) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 98.75 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 3 fine(s) totaling $72,588 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 4 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.