Aperion Care West Chicago
201 West North Avenue · West Chicago, IL · 60185 · 6308768100
213 certified beds For profit - Corporation 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: $175,209 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 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.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
4 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.
$175,209 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.66 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $289,723 |
Inspection citations (56 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 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 December 20, 2025 · Environmental
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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 August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
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 August 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 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 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 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 December 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · 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 July 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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 31, 2026 | Fine | $39,375 |
| January 23, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $118,489 |
| January 10, 2024 | Fine | $114,514 |
| January 10, 2024 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145830 · certified since March 30, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.