Aperion Care Westchester
2901 South Wolf Road · Westchester, IL · 60154 · 7085311441
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aperion Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $53,141 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
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 July 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 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 July 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 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 July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 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 July 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F July 25, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B July 25, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C July 25, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 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 October 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 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 September 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 28, 2024 | Fine | $38,948 |
| June 28, 2024 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
| December 3, 2023 | Fine | $14,193 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145660 · certified since November 24, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.