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Complaint Investigation

Nexus At Alton

Inspection Date: September 30, 2025
Total Violations 6
Facility ID 145427
Location ALTON, IL
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Nexus at Alton in ALTON, IL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-30.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Nexus at Alton.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Nexus at Alton in ALTON, IL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-30.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Nexus at Alton.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Nexus at Alton in ALTON, IL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-30.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Nexus at Alton.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Actual Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Nexus at Alton in ALTON, IL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-30.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Nexus at Alton.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0808

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Nexus at Alton in ALTON, IL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0808 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-30.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Nexus at Alton.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Nexus at Alton in ALTON, IL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-30.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Nexus at Alton.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-01.

📋 Inspection Summary

Nexus at Alton in ALTON, IL inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ALTON, IL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Nexus at Alton or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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