Aperion Care Wilmington, Wilmington, Illinois
- 50
- Citations from health inspectionsIllinois average: 38 a home
- 6
- Residents harmed or put in dangerIllinois average: 4.6 a home
- $153,859
- Fines from the federal governmentIllinois average: $111,013 a home
- 1 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
18 inspection visits produced 50 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in three findings. Residents were found hurt in three cases. Federal fines came to $153,859 (three fines).
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
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 3 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 2.15 hours each dayThe Illinois average is 3.45 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.46 hours each dayThe Illinois average is 0.72 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 43.3%against the Illinois average of 44.5%
- Beds that are certified
- 171
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- Aperion Care, with 33 homes
- Street address
- 555 West Kahler, Wilmington, Illinois 60481
- County
- Will
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Two citations dated July 1, 2026
One citation dated June 4, 2026
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated April 30, 2026
Four citations dated March 17, 2026
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several 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: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Feb. 23, 2026
One citation dated Feb. 18, 2026
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Oct. 17, 2025
One citation dated May 2, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
10 citations dated April 18, 2025
- F947 Nurse Aide Skills, Dementia, and Abuse Training: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: 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.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F585 Right to File Complaints Without Retaliation: minimal risk to residents, a pattern, several residents.
One citation dated Feb. 14, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Dec. 10, 2024
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Oct. 21, 2024
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Sept. 9, 2024
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: immediate danger to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated April 29, 2024
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
12 citations dated March 28, 2024
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F809 Meals and Snacks at Preferred Times: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F808 Doctor Ordered Special Diets: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: 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, a pattern, several residents.
- F758 Psychotropic Drugs and PRN Orders: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F554 Let Residents Take Own Medicines When Appropriate: 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.
Two citations dated Nov. 21, 2023
One citation dated Sept. 12, 2023
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: immediate danger to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
Five citations dated Jan. 20, 2023
- F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 14, 2025 | Fine | $21,453 |
| Sept. 9, 2024 | Fine | $30,664 |
| Nov. 21, 2023 | Fine | $101,742 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by Aperion Care Inc. (operational or managerial control).
- The direct owner is Frederick S Frankel Trust.
- The direct 17% owner is The Rajchenbach Family Trust.
One person with an ownership stake is 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 145316. Other homes in Illinois.