Alpine Care of Zion
2534 ELIM AVENUE, Zion, IL 60099
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How Alpine Care of Zion Compares
Alpine Care of Zion is a 244-bed for-profit nursing facility in Zion, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.0%) is above the Illinois average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 244 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Zion, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.0% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.0% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (44% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Alpine Care of Zion
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Alpine Care of Zion with other nursing homes in Zion.
How is Alpine Care of Zion addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Alpine Care of Zion keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.0% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Alpine Care of Zion doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.0% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Alpine Care of Zion's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 244 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Alpine Care of Zion?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Alpine Care of Zion's rating advantage in Zion?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Zion
Zion sits in Lake County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 99,767 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $92,654
- Median home value
- $271,700
Demographics for Lake County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Zion.
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