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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Hitz Memorial Home

201 Belle Street, Alhambra, IL 62001

Hitz Memorial Home, a 59-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Alhambra, IL, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #211 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#211 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
3.76
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
14
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Hitz Memorial Home, a 59-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Alhambra, IL, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #211 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#211 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
3.76
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
14
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 666 IL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
145921
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
59
Residents
43
In Hospital
No
County
Madison
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.76 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.43 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.90
CNA Hours
2.43
Total Nursing Hours
3.76 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
41.7%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Hitz Memorial Home

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Hitz Memorial Home ranks #211 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Hitz Memorial Home operates 59 certified beds in Alhambra, IL with approximately 43 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 14 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 1 time by CMS, for a combined $76K. Staffing is reported at 3.76 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.43 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Hitz Memorial Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 41.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (14 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2026 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2026 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 12, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Mar 12, 2026 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 19, 2025 Tag: 0839

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 23, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 12, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2023 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 2, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 2, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 2, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 2, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 10.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 11.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 11.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 10.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 20.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 91.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 81.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $76K

Date Type Amount
Mar 12, 2026 Fine $76K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Hitz Memorial Home, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Hitz Memorial Home

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IL registry
  • Peer homes near 59 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Hitz Memorial Home?
Hitz Memorial Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Hitz Memorial Home rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Hitz Memorial Home ranks 211th among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#211 of 661). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Hitz Memorial Home?
Hitz Memorial Home reports 3.76 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.43 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
How many beds does Hitz Memorial Home have?
Hitz Memorial Home has 59 certified beds with approximately 43 residents. The facility is located at 201 Belle Street, Alhambra, IL 62001.
Does Hitz Memorial Home have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Hitz Memorial Home has 14 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Hitz Memorial Home received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Hitz Memorial Home has received 1 penalties totaling $76K.
Who owns Hitz Memorial Home?
Hitz Memorial Home is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Hitz Memorial Home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Hitz Memorial Home was on Mar 12, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Hitz Memorial Home?
Hitz Memorial Home is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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