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Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy

1251 College Avenue

3.6(88 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
64
Respiratory therapy
Available seven days a week on-site
Respite care
Short-term respite stays offered for caregivers
Parent organization
Part of Bethesda Health Group, a St. Louis nonprofit

What Families Think

Reviews for Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy are sharply split: many families praise compassionate nurses, cleanliness, and successful post-surgical or hospice care, while a large number of reviewers describe serious neglect, especially around staffing shortages and call-light response times. The facility appears able to deliver strong outcomes for some residents but inconsistent, at times unsafe, basic care for others.

The Good

  • Nurses and CNAs frequently described as caring and compassionate
  • Facility often called clean and well-maintained
  • Physical and occupational therapy praised for real progress
  • Food quality praised by many reviewers
  • Positive experiences with hospice and end-of-life care
  • Administrator described as approachable and helpful by several

The Bad

  • Numerous reports of call lights unanswered for 30-60+ minutes
  • Multiple reports of understaffing affecting basic care
  • Several reports of missed or delayed medications
  • Multiple reports of infrequent bathing/showers and residents left wet or soiled
  • One report describing a resident's death linked to missed monitoring of vitals
  • Several reports of falls and injuries during stays

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy

Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy is a skilled nursing facility offering short-term and long-term rehabilitation in Alton, Illinois. The community specializes in orthopedic, post-surgical, and stroke recovery, with respiratory therapy available seven days a week.

The facility operates under a household model designed to create a family-like atmosphere that supports faster recovery. Approximately 70% of residents participate in the "Rehab to Home" program, which provides a tailored blend of therapies to ease the transition back to independent living.

Activities at the community include a wide range of individual and group programs designed to enhance residents' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The facility also offers respite care for family members who need temporary support.

Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy maintains a proactive approach to infection control and provides residents, rehab patients, and staff access to flu and COVID vaccines. The community is part of Bethesda Health Group, a non-profit senior living organization based in St. Louis, and residents have access to Bethesda's additional services and support systems.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.6overall · 88 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (88)

Byron Haynes

Apr 2026

via Google

I can’t say enough great things about Alton Memorial Rehab and Therapy. The administration team is incredibly organized, professional, and truly cares about the patients and their families. From the very beginning, they made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The nurses were absolutely amazing with my grandmother. They treated her with so much kindness, patience, and respect, and it gave our family real peace of mind knowing she was in such good hands. You can tell they genuinely care about the people they serve. The building itself was always clean, well-maintained, and welcoming, which made every visit comfortable. That level of cleanliness and attention to detail really stood out. Overall, I highly recommend Alton Memorial Rehab and Therapy to anyone looking for a place where their loved ones will be treated with compassion and professionalism. I would absolutely trust them again with any of my family members.

kelsea meadows

Apr 2026

via Google

Super clean building with caring staff! Would highly recommend to my family and loved ones!

Melisa Clubbs

Apr 2026

via Google

Very clean and friendly location. The staff is helpful and shows they care about the residents.

Jennifer Garris

Jan 2026

via Google

With 1 exception, everyone on staff has been terrific! I was well cared for during my stay<br>Food is good. Many activities. I would highly recommend.

Debbie Griffin

Nov 2025

via Google

This place is the pits! I’ve been a patient here for eight days now. They don’t answer your light. They bring you things on their time and they tell you that they can’t help right now because they’re busy doing something else. I waited an hour and 10 minutes to go to the restroom. When I ask for meds that are prescribed for me as needed I never and I repeat I never get that particular medication. They need to get rid of every single person that works here and start over. The nurses are rude, the aids ignore you and Therapy is hit and miss. I would not send my dog here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy offer?

Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy located?

Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy is located at 1251 College Avenue in Alton, Illinois.

What do families say about Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy?

Reviews for Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy are sharply split: many families praise compassionate nurses, cleanliness, and successful post-surgical or hospice care, while a large number of reviewers describe serious neglect, especially around staffing shortages and call-light response times. The facility appears able to deliver strong outcomes for some residents but inconsistent, at times unsafe, basic care for others.

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