Aperion Care Elgin
134 North McLean Boulevard · Elgin, IL · 60121 · 8477428822
101 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Aperion Care
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times 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
2.77 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $27,381 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 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 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 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 March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G February 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 3, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 3, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 3, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 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 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 14, 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 15, 2025 | Fine | $12,948 |
| April 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145740 · certified since April 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.