Aperion Care West Chicago, West Chicago, Illinois
- 54
- Citations from health inspectionsIllinois average: 38 a home
- 7
- Residents harmed or put in dangerIllinois average: 4.6 a home
- $289,723
- Fines from the federal governmentIllinois average: $111,013 a home
- 2 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsIllinois average: 2.5
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
15 inspection visits produced 54 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in three findings. Residents were found hurt in four cases. Federal fines came to $289,723 (four fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 4 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 1.69 hours each dayThe Illinois average is 3.45 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.51 hours each dayThe Illinois average is 0.72 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 20.3%against the Illinois average of 44.5%
- Beds that are certified
- 213
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- Aperion Care, with 33 homes
- Street address
- 201 West North Avenue, West Chicago, Illinois 60185
- County
- Du Page
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Three citations dated June 17, 2026
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated May 27, 2026
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
12 citations dated Jan. 31, 2026
- F919 Working Call System in Bathrooms: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F825 Specialized Rehabilitation Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F813 Policy on Food Brought by Visitors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F697 Pain Management: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F558 Meeting Residents' Needs and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Dec. 19, 2025
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Oct. 22, 2025
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Aug. 19, 2025
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated July 14, 2025
- F563 Right to Visitors of Own Choosing: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated May 2, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated April 24, 2025
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Jan. 23, 2025
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Eight citations dated Dec. 5, 2024
- F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F698 Dialysis Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F694 Safe Fluids Given Through a Vein: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Four citations dated July 18, 2024
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated June 18, 2024
Four citations dated Feb. 8, 2024
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
11 citations dated Jan. 10, 2024
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F697 Pain Management: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F685 Help Getting Vision and Hearing Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Fine | $39,375 |
| Jan. 23, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $118,489 |
| Jan. 10, 2024 | Fine | $114,514 |
| Jan. 10, 2024 | Payment denial for new admissions | 35 days |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by Aperion Care Inc. (operational or managerial control).
- The direct owner is 1219 Limted Partnership.
- The direct owner is 257 Limted Partnership.
- The direct owner is 42170 Limted Partnership.
- The direct owner is Frederick S Frankel Trust.
- The direct 21% owner is Shira Meystel Irrv Tr Uad 1-1-21.
Three people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 145830. Other homes in Illinois.