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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Aperion Care Dolton

14325 South Blackstone, Dolton, IL 60419

Aperion Care Dolton, a 88-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Dolton, IL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #532 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#532 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
3.14
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
32
Inspection findings · 4 serious

The verdict

Aperion Care Dolton, a 88-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Dolton, IL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #532 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#532 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
3.14
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
32
Inspection findings · 4 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 666 IL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
145877
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
88
Residents
83
In Hospital
No
County
Cook
Last Inspection
Mar 22, 2024
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 3.14 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.34 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.84
CNA Hours
1.96
Total Nursing Hours
3.14 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
31.9%
RN Turnover
57.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Aperion Care Dolton

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Aperion Care Dolton ranks #532 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Aperion Care Dolton operates 88 certified beds in Dolton, IL with approximately 83 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 1★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 32 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $135K against this provider. Staffing is reported at 3.14 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.34 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Aperion Care Dolton falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 31.9% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (32 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 3, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 11, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 3, 2026 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 10, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 21, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 25, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 30, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 2, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 15, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2024 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 25, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Dec 12, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 31, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 4, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 31, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 4, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 31, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 4, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 23, 2022 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 23, 2022 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 23, 2022 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 23, 2022 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 23, 2022 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 19, 2021 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 19, 2021 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 19, 2021 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 19, 2021 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 19, 2021 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 19, 2021 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 28.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 7.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 73.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 11.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 90.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 8.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 6.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 9.1% No

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $135K

Date Type Amount
Sep 30, 2024 Fine $10K
Jan 25, 2024 Fine $114K
Jan 25, 2024 Payment Denial -
Dec 12, 2023 Fine $11K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Aperion Care Dolton, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Aperion Care Dolton

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IL registry
  • Peer homes near 88 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Aperion Care Dolton?
Aperion Care Dolton has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Aperion Care Dolton rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Aperion Care Dolton ranks 532nd among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#532 of 661). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Aperion Care Dolton?
Aperion Care Dolton reports 3.14 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.34 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 31.9%.
How many beds does Aperion Care Dolton have?
Aperion Care Dolton has 88 certified beds with approximately 83 residents. The facility is located at 14325 South Blackstone, Dolton, IL 60419.
Does Aperion Care Dolton have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Aperion Care Dolton has 32 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Aperion Care Dolton received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Aperion Care Dolton has received 3 penalties totaling $135K.
Who owns Aperion Care Dolton?
Aperion Care Dolton is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Aperion Care Dolton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Aperion Care Dolton was on Mar 22, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Aperion Care Dolton?
Aperion Care Dolton is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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