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Aperion Care Chicago Heights
490 West 16th Place, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Aperion Care Chicago Heights is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Chicago Heights, Illinois, certified for 200 beds and caring for about 142 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 9, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.1 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), below the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 53.3%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.0 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.3% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $52,199 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (202 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Jan 2026, 9 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×3 F ×7 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 24 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 11 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 23 Feb 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | C | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Mar 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 2 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.3%, RNs 60.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 0.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.1% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 94.3% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Riviera Care Center, Llc. Chain: Aperion Care (33 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417a Limited Partnership | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Aperion Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| 1219 Limted Partnership | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2008 |
| 257 Limted Partnership | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| 42170 Limted Partnership | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2008 |
| Aperion Care Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2025 |
| Aperion Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| David A Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Riviera Realty, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addolorata Villa | Wheeling | 86 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 27.9 | $181K | 28 May 2026 |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | Evanston | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12.1 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Estates of Skokie | Skokie | 56 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5.4 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCC | Hoffman Estates | 217 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13.4 | $8K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Aperion Care Niles | Niles | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $12K | 29 May 2026 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Bella Terra Streamwood | Streamwood | 214 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 7.5 | — | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Brandel Health and Rehab | Northbrook | 102 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.9 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
All 202 facilities in Cook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aperion Care Chicago Heights been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Aperion Care Chicago Heights been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aperion Care Chicago Heights compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.1 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aperion Care Chicago Heights?
It is part of the Aperion Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 417a Limited Partnership and Aperion Care Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aperion Care Chicago Heights last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.