2534 Elim Avenue, Zion, IL 60099 · Lake County
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Typically 60% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Alpine Care of Zion is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Zion, IL, with 244 certified beds and an average of about 147 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.34 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.65 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $72,394 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,790–$10,410/mo (median $8,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lake County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (45 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
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, compar…
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-05 | Payment denial | — |
| 2025-08-08 | Fine | $12,948 |
| 2024-07-15 | Fine | $30,014 |
| 2023-09-27 | Fine | $29,432 |
| 2023-09-27 | Payment denial | — |
2534 Elim Avenue, Zion, IL
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Talk to an advisor about this communityAlpine Care of Zion does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Zion, IL area typically runs $7,790–$10,410 per month (median $8,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Alpine Care of Zion 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Alpine Care of Zion has 45 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 60% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Alpine Care of Zion in Zion, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 244 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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