Aperion Care International
4815 South Western Ave · Chicago, IL · 60609 · 7739274200
218 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company 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: $39,736 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 8 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.
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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $106,504 |
Inspection citations (71 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected February 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2024
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 May 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 4, 2026 | Fine | $14,350 |
| May 5, 2025 | Fine | $12,438 |
| February 26, 2025 | Fine | $12,948 |
| April 17, 2024 | Fine | $28,958 |
| February 23, 2024 | Fine | $37,810 |
| February 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 9 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146001 · certified since February 6, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.