ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY
1251 COLLEGE AVENUE, Alton, IL 62002
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How ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY Compares
ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY is a 64-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Alton, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (13.6%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 64 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Alton, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.6% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 13.6% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (331% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 12.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 5.0% (144% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.6% — worse than the Illinois average of 26.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY with other nursing homes in Alton.
How is ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.6% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 13.6% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 64 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 ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY's rating advantage in Alton?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Alton
Alton sits in Madison County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 45,628 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 40.3 years
- Median household income
- $64,045
- Median home value
- $138,500
Demographics for Madison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alton.
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