Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC
611 Allen Lane · Saint Charles, IL · 60174 · 6303772211
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 26, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
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 September 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
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 August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
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 August 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
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 August 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145433 · certified since August 31, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.