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Aperion Care Wilmington
555 West Kahler, Wilmington, IL 60481
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 Wilmington is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Wilmington, Illinois, certified for 171 beds and caring for about 161 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (24, 17, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 29.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $293K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), below the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 43.3%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Will Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.2 | 26.6 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.3% | 38.3% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $293,067 | $19,135 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 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: 18 Apr 2025, 28 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 L ×2 G ×3 D ×26 E ×11 F ×5 B ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 4 Jun 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 | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 30 Apr 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 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 17 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | 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 | 8 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 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 | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | 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 | 2 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | C | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | B | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | L | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | 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 | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2025 | Fine | $21,453 | |
| 9 Sep 2024 | Fine | $30,664 | |
| 21 Nov 2023 | Fine | $101,742 | |
| 12 Sep 2023 | Fine | $139,208 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.3%, RNs 52.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 5.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 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 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 6.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.9% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 71.8% | 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: Island City Rehabilitation Center, Llc. Chain: Aperion Care (33 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aperion Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
| 555 W Kahler, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2025 |
| Aci Equities, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
| Aperion Care Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| Aperion Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
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 Will County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Estates of Shorewood | Shorewood | 100 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Victorian Village Hlth & Well | Homer Glen | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 44.0 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Alden Courts of Shorewood | Shorewood | 50 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 22.0 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Spring Creek | Joliet | 168 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 19.6 | $19K | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County | Joliet | 157 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 15.9 | — | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Frankfort Terrace | Frankfort | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 24.2 | — | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Joliet Living & Rehab Centerabuse icon | Joliet | 120 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 30.8 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Lakewood Nrsg & Rehab Center | Plainfield | 131 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 27.5 | $55K | 4 Jun 2026 |
All 16 facilities in Will County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aperion Care Wilmington been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Aperion Care Wilmington been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $293K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aperion Care Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
It is part of the Aperion Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Aperion Care Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aperion Care Wilmington last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Apr 2025.
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.