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Aperion Care International
4815 South Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
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.
Certified for 218 beds, Aperion Care International serves Chicago in Cook County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2001.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 71 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 25, 30 by cycle, most recent first), 8 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $107K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 48.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 71 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.6 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.1% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $106,504 | $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: 2 May 2024, 14 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: G ×8 D ×36 E ×18 F ×8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Jun 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 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 27 Mar 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 | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 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 | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | F | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0761 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | 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 | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Feb 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0726 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 3 Aug 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2026 | Fine | $14,350 | |
| 5 May 2025 | Fine | $12,438 | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Fine | $12,948 | |
| 17 Apr 2024 | Fine | $28,958 | |
| 23 Feb 2024 | Payment denial | — | 9 days |
| 23 Feb 2024 | Fine | $37,810 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.1%, RNs 55.2%; 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 | 8.0% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.7% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: International Nursing & Rehab Center, Llc. Chain: Aperion Care (33 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1219 Limted Partnership | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| 257 Limted Partnership | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| 42170 Limted Partnership | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| Aperion Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| 4815 S Western, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2025 |
| Aperion Care Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2025 |
| Aperion Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| Atied Associates LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
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 International been cited for?
71 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 8 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Aperion Care International been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $107K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Aperion Care International compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aperion Care International?
It is part of the Aperion Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 1219 Limted Partnership, 257 Limted Partnership and 42170 Limted Partnership. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aperion Care International last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 May 2024.
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.