Aperion Care Niles
6601 West Touhy Avenue · Niles, IL · 60714 · 8476479875
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aperion Care
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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
2.91 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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $25,464 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 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 March 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
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 March 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G January 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2023
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2023
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 June 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2023 · 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 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $12,425 |
| August 12, 2023 | Fine | $13,039 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145999 · certified since December 30, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.