Aperion Care Chicago Heights
490 West 16th Place · Chicago Heights, IL · 60411 · 7084814444
200 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).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.93 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,934 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 March 18, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
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 January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · 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 January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 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 July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · 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 November 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C July 19, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Environmental
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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 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 28, 2023 | Fine | $21,934 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145180 · certified since November 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.