Aperion Care Dekalb
1212 South Second Street · Dekalb, IL · 60115 · 8157588151
119 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aperion Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $43,769 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.98 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
71% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 71% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $43,769 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G June 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 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 May 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 19, 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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Actual harm · G March 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 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 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 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 January 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 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 October 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
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 July 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 18, 2023 · 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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| June 23, 2025 | Fine | $22,165 |
| February 21, 2025 | Fine | $10,542 |
| February 21, 2025 | Fine | $11,062 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145261 · certified since February 7, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.