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Alta Rehab at Fairmont

Nursing HomeChicago, ILCMS 145867
72 citations on record

Operated by Aperion Care

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
2 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
186

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
136.8

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
72

*CMS

Fire safety findings
30

*CMS

Inspections on file
22

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Last inspection
2026-03-16

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Citations

72 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0700Generalpotential for harm

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0693Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0676Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0638Generalpotential for harm

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

  • 0554Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0628Generalpotential for harm

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0600Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0925Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  • 0600Seriousactual harm

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

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0574Generalpotential for harm

    The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0603Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0692Seriousactual harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0803Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0814Generalpotential for harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  • 0924Generalpotential for harm

    Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0732Generalpotential for harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0644Generalpotential for harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0813Generalpotential for harm

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0925Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0914Generalpotential for harm

    Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0675Generalpotential for harm

    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0814Generalpotential for harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  • 0925Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0554Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0813Generalpotential for harm

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0697Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

  • Inspection1 deficiency
    View inspection report
  • Inspection1 deficiency

    145867 12/11/2025 Alta Rehab at Fairmont 5061 North Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60630 F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection15 deficiencies

    145867 09/12/2025 Alta Rehab at Fairmont 5061 North Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60630 F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection1 deficiency

    145867 09/04/2025 Alta Rehab at Fairmont 5061 North Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60630 F 0628 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection1 deficiency

    145867 05/29/2025 Alta Rehab at Fairmont 5061 North Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60630 F 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection1 deficiency

    145867 05/06/2025 Alta Rehab at Fairmont 5061 North Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60630 F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection3 deficiencies

    145867 02/20/2025 Alta Rehab at Fairmont 5061 North Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60630 F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection1 deficiency

    145867 01/25/2025 Alta Rehab at Fairmont 5061 North Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60630 F 0600 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection1 deficiency

    145867 10/11/2024 Alta Rehab at Fairmont 5061 North Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60630 F 0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection2 deficiencies
    Read full statement of deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 12 earlier inspections are also on record.

Ownership

Aperion Care

33nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Alta Rehab at Fairmont?
Alta Rehab at Fairmont is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chicago, IL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 145867.
What is the CMS rating for Alta Rehab at Fairmont?
Alta Rehab at Fairmont has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Alta Rehab at Fairmont have?
Alta Rehab at Fairmont is certified for 186 beds. It serves an average of 136.8 residents per day.
How many citations does Alta Rehab at Fairmont have?
Alta Rehab at Fairmont has 72 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Alta Rehab at Fairmont last inspected?
Alta Rehab at Fairmont was last inspected on March 16, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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