Aperion Care Wesley
1415 West Foster Avenue · Chicago, IL · 60640 · 7737695500
108 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aperion Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $19,292 |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 6, 2026 · 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 April 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 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 April 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G January 16, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 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 February 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
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 February 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 16, 2025 | Fine | $19,292 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145591 · certified since February 25, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.