Aperion Care Oak Lawn
9401 South Ridgeland Avenue · Oak Lawn, IL · 60453 · 7085996700
134 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company 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).
- Federal penalties on record: $41,308 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 7 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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.
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.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $52,515 |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
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 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
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 January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2026
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 January 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · 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 July 7, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 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 June 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 30, 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 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected November 23, 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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| May 15, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| May 15, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| September 6, 2024 | Fine | $20,592 |
| June 14, 2024 | Fine | $11,207 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145197 · certified since March 10, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.