Alpine Care of Evanston

Alpine Care of Evanston is a skilled nursing facility located at 500 Asbury Street in Evanston, Illinois, within Cook County. The facility operates with 124 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories, each rated on a scale of one to five stars, with five representing the highest performance. Alpine Care of Evanston holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for this facility is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting results from state inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which indicates staffing levels in line with the national average based on reported nurse and aide hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is also 3 out of 5 stars, reflecting clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other tracked health metrics among residents. Alpine Care of Evanston is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare is a federal health insurance program that covers skilled nursing care for eligible individuals following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific time and coverage limitations. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program covering long-term care for individuals who meet income and asset eligibility requirements. Families and individuals seeking placement should contact the facility or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage details, bed availability, and any applicable private pay rates. When compared to national benchmarks, Alpine Care of Evanston performs above average in its overall CMS rating and health inspection rating, both of which exceed the national average of 3.0 stars. Its staffing and quality measure ratings each sit at 3 stars, consistent with the national average. These ratings are based on data reported to and verified by CMS and are updated periodically. The ratings represent a standardized snapshot of facility performance across multiple domains and may not capture all aspects of day-to-day care. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and conduct on-site visits when evaluating long-term care options.