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Alpine Care of Zion

2534 ELIM AVENUE, ZION, IL, 60099
(847) 746-8435
alpine-zion.com
244 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections1/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
244
CMS facility ID
145665
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lake
Facility name
Alpine Care of Zion
Street address
2534 ELIM AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Zion, IL 60099
Phone
(847) 746-8435
Website
alpine-zion.com

About this facility — Alpine Care of Zion

Alpine Care of Zion is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Zion, Illinois. It is licensed for 244 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Zion and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Alpine Care of Zion 73 times across 19 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $72,588 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Doros Generation Trust U/a/d 1/3/12
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 50% stake — since 2015
Gpn Family Trust U/a/d 4/28/08
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 50% stake — since 2015
Grove At the Lake Realty, Llc
Security-interest holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Legacy Healthcare Financial Services Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Roth & Co, Llp
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Shabat, Menachem
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Stangel, Julie
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Vnb New York Llc
Security-interest holder · Operational control — since 2025
Woike, Tom
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1989-12-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
12 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$72,588 total
Last standard inspection
2025-08-13
Nurse staffing
2.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$429 per day (≈ $13,040/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
16% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 80% private/other
Occupancy
62% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
25% above the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
244
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-04-19
2026-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-03-30
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-30
16 earlier / fire-safety inspections (70 citations)
2025-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-08
2025-11-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-15
2025-09-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0627
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-10-01
2025-08-13Health inspection5 citations
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-14
2025-08-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-09
2024-12-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-12-18
2024-08-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-06
2024-07-19Health inspection10 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-07-23
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-07-23
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-06
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-23
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-07-23
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-07-23
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-23
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-23
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-07-23
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-07-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-20
F-0921
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-07-20
2024-01-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-01-10
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-12-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-09-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0573
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-29
2023-08-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-08-04
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-08-04
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-04
2024-07-19Fire-safety inspection17 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-08-06
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-08-06
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-08-06
E-0022
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2024-08-06
E-0024
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2024-08-06
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-08-06
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-08-06
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-05
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-11-07
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-08-06
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-08-07
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-08-06
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-06
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-08-06
K-0915
F · No harm found
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-07
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-14
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-07
2023-09-27Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-10-03
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-10-03
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-10-03
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-10-03
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-10-03
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-10-04
K-0541
E · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2023-10-03
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-10-24
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-10-03
2022-10-19Fire-safety inspection2 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-11-03
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2022-11-03

Federal penalties

2025-08-08Fine$13,142
2024-07-15Fine$30,014
2023-09-27Fine$29,432
2023-09-27Medicare payment denial — 7 days
Total fines$72,588
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 145665.

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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