Aperion Care Lakeshore
7200 North Sheridan Road · Chicago, IL · 60626 · 7739737200
313 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aperion Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $196,099 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 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.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
$196,099 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.38 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 18% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $249,799 |
Inspection citations (95 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G September 19, 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 September 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 10, 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 September 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 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 August 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 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 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2025 · 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 April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
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 February 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 1, 2026 | Fine | $50,650 |
| August 19, 2025 | Fine | $65,960 |
| April 14, 2025 | Fine | $37,830 |
| January 27, 2025 | Fine | $41,659 |
| January 27, 2025 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
| April 25, 2024 | Fine | $53,700 |
| April 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145244 · certified since May 12, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.