About Alta Rehab At FairmontAlta Rehab At Fairmont is located at 5061 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, reachable at (773) 604-8112. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 186.0 certified beds and serves an average of 146 residents per day. It is part of the Aperion Care network (33 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1996-02-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#11584 of 14703 nationally – #315 of 668 in Illinois
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Alta Rehab At Fairmont may be considered for families with limited options in Chicago, IL, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightAlta Rehab At Fairmont currently provides 3 hours 55 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 53 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN staffing hours have fluctuated between 56 and 53 min/day over the past five years, indicating some instability in skilled nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 34.6%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 55 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 19 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours43 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours53 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 29 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours47 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Alta Rehab At Fairmont with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $69,485. 74 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Alta Rehab At Fairmont ranks 11584th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 61.5/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within IL, it ranks 315th out of 668 nursing homes. In Chicago, it ranks 29th out of 77 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,452 nationally and RN hours rank #2,795 nationally (#149 in IL).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
IL State Rank
Note
2022
3.58
#7,265 / 14,703
#179 / 668
Above average
2023
3.22
#10,318 / 14,703
#322 / 668
Below average
2024
5.76
#467 / 14,703
#11 / 668
Top 5%
2025
3.70
#6,900 / 14,703
#178 / 668
Above average
2026
3.91
#5,452 / 14,703
#155 / 668
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
IL State Rank
Note
2022
0.94
#2,543 / 14,703
#159 / 668
Top 25%
2023
0.65
#5,362 / 14,703
#293 / 668
Above average
2024
1.53
#486 / 14,703
#35 / 668
Top 5%
2025
0.67
#5,200 / 14,703
#267 / 668
Above average
2026
0.89
#2,795 / 14,703
#149 / 668
Top 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Alta Rehab At Fairmont is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1996-02-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (773) 604-8112 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Alta Rehab At Fairmont holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 61.5/100, placing it #11584 of 14703 facilities nationally and #315 of 668 in Illinois. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Alta Rehab At Fairmont receives a reported average of 3 hours 55 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 53 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 43 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 19 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 29 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 34.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
⚠️ CMS has flagged Alta Rehab At Fairmont with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $69,485. 74 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $69,485, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 3. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 170.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Alta Rehab At Fairmont ranks 11584th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 61.5/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within IL, it ranks 315th out of 668 nursing homes. In Chicago, it ranks 29th out of 77 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,452 nationally and RN hours rank #2,795 nationally (#149 in IL). Our composite quality score of 61.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Chicago, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/illinois/chicago/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.