176 Thomas Court, Wauconda, IL 60084 · Lake County
Providing expert short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living, and long- term living facilities in Illinois and Indiana.
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Typically 92% full (138 of 149 beds occupied on an average day).
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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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Alta Rehab at Wauconda is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Wauconda, IL, with 149 certified beds and an average of about 138 residents per day. It operates as part of the Aperion Care network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.04 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.12 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $7,443 in the recent record.
None noted in the public data.
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 (28 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
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.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-20 | Fine | $7,443 |
176 Thomas Court, Wauconda, IL
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Talk to an advisor about this communityAlta Rehab at Wauconda does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Wauconda, 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 Alta Rehab at Wauconda 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Alta Rehab at Wauconda has 28 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-08-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 92% full (138 of 149 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Alta Rehab at Wauconda in Wauconda, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 149 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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