ALTA REHAB AT WAUCONDA
176 THOMAS COURT, Wauconda, IL 60084
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ALTA REHAB AT WAUCONDA Compares
ALTA REHAB AT WAUCONDA is a 149-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wauconda, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (9.7%) is below the Illinois average of 21.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 149 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.7% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (55% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — better 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 ALTA REHAB AT WAUCONDA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALTA REHAB AT WAUCONDA with other nursing homes in Wauconda.
What keeps ALTA REHAB AT WAUCONDA's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ALTA REHAB AT WAUCONDA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.7% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ALTA REHAB AT WAUCONDA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 149 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALTA REHAB AT WAUCONDA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ALTA REHAB AT WAUCONDA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wauconda
Wauconda 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 Wauconda.
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