Nursing homeFAID #3315
Alta Rehab At Wauconda
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
149
CMS facility ID
145887
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lake
Facility name
Alta Rehab At Wauconda
Street address
176 THOMAS COURT
City / state / ZIP
Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone
(847) 526-5551
Website
About this facility — Alta Rehab At Wauconda
Alta Rehab At Wauconda is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Wauconda, Illinois. It is licensed for 149 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).
It is one of 1 senior care facility in Wauconda 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 Alta Rehab At Wauconda 78 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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
Parent company
Aperion Care
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Lan 3 Investor Group Llc
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 20% stake — since 2023
Aperion Care Exec Holdings Llc
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 15% stake — since 2023
176 Thomas Court, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Ancona, Cecila
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Aperion Care Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Aperion Consulting, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Berkowitz, David
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Bernett, Sandra
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Curis Services Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
David a Berkowitz Delta Trust
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Farah, Behzad
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Frankel, Frederick
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Goldfarb, Brian
Indirect owner — since 2023
Joshua Hoffman Trust
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Lan 3 Op Llc
Direct owner — since 2023
Meystel, Yosef
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Sirichana, Tiffany
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Spector, Jennifer
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Turofsky, Steven
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Ulbert, Lisa
Indirect owner · Governing body · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Wilhelm, Naftali
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Yosef Meystel Delta Trust
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
18 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1996-08-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
8 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2024-08-21
Nurse staffing
3.8 hours per resident per day
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
149
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; hours/accessibility via Google · 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.
2026-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0578
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2026-02-04
2026-01-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-20
15 earlier / fire-safety inspections (76 citations)
2024-12-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
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 2025-01-09
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-01-09
2024-12-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-16
2024-11-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-05
2024-09-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-12
2024-08-21Health inspection6 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-09-06
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-09-06
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-09-06
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 2024-09-06
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 2024-09-06
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 2024-09-06
2024-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-06-18
2024-04-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-01-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0623
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-02-02
2023-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0602
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-12-12
F-0755
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-12-12
2023-08-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-08
2023-07-26Health inspection3 citations
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-07-27
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-07-27
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 2023-08-10
2022-06-16Health inspection5 citations
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2022-07-11
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 2022-07-08
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 2022-07-08
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 2022-07-11
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-07-08
2024-08-21Fire-safety inspection9 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-09
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-09
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-09-09
K-0311
E · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-09-09
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 2024-09-09
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-09-09
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-09
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-09-09
K-0929
E · No harm found
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2024-09-09
2023-07-26Fire-safety inspection32 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-08-29
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-08-29
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-08-29
E-0022
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2023-08-29
E-0023
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2023-08-29
E-0024
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2023-08-29
E-0035
F · No harm found
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2023-08-29
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-08-30
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-30
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-31
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-08-30
K-0133
E · No harm found
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2023-08-24
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-08-25
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-08-28
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-08-25
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-09-25
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-25
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-08-15
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 2023-08-29
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-25
K-0341
E · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-09-25
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-25
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-09-25
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-29
K-0362
E · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-24
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-28
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-25
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-08-29
K-0781
F · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-08-29
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-08-25
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-08-31
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-08-23
2022-06-16Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-07-22
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-08-20
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-07-25
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-07-14
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-07-01
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2022-07-18
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-07-21
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2022-07-22
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-07-08
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2022-07-22
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 145887.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
4.3★★★★★206 ratings on Google
★★★★★Tried. True. Decided · 2026-06-03 · via Google“My loved one recently had a wonderful stay at Alta Rehab in Wauconda. However, the initial experience was challenging as we were bombarded with inquiries from various rehab centers in the surrounding area trying to sell their services. After thorough research in the area, we decided to give Alta a chance, and we’re incredibly grateful for our decision. The building itself exudes a sense of cleanl…”
★★★★★kim lind · 2026-07-05 · via Google“I have been a Physical Therapist locally for the past 28 years. I have never been so impressed with a skilled nursing facility in my entire life. The staff, the ambience, the food. I can’t say enough in a Google review and I would definitely send my own family member here”
★★★★★Jan Weddle · 2026-07-22 · via Google“The staff is always so cordial n kind to visitors n residents. I’m never off put by this facility which makes for a pleasant experience for me as a visitor n for my friend as a resident. Keep up the kindness of your staff…they are the face of your facility.”
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