Aperion Care Forest Park
8200 West Roosevelt Road · Forest Park, IL · 60130 · 7084889850
232 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aperion Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $177,249 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 9 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$177,249 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $387,772 |
Inspection citations (68 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
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.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2025 | Fine | $14,505 |
| May 19, 2025 | Fine | $12,600 |
| March 18, 2025 | Fine | $134,843 |
| October 22, 2024 | Fine | $15,301 |
| May 11, 2024 | Fine | $74,188 |
| May 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 30 days |
| October 6, 2023 | Fine | $136,335 |
| October 6, 2023 | Payment Denial | 18 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145969 · certified since June 19, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.