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APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL is a for profit - limited liability company facility in CHICAGO, IL with 218 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 50 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $99K.

4815 SOUTH WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Phone: 7739274200

Overall Rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
146001
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
218
Residents
203
In Hospital
No
County
Cook
Last Inspection
May 2, 2024
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.40 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.85
CNA Hours
1.68
Total Nursing Hours
2.93 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
52.8%
RN Turnover
70.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL

APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL operates 218 certified beds in CHICAGO, IL with approximately 203 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (3★). 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.

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 5 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 4 penalties totaling $99K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 2.93 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.40 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 52.8%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. 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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 20, 2025 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: Jun 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 29, 2025 Tag: 0776

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 2, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm May 5, 2025 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: May 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 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 18, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Feb 26, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 27, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 3, 2025 Tag: 0687

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 4, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2025 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2025 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: Jan 17, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2025 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2024 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 26, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 14, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 17, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 14, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 17, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 14, 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: Jun 17, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 14, 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: Jun 17, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0813

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 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: May 3, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 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: May 3, 2024

C — Widespread - No harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Apr 17, 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: Apr 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2024 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 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: Apr 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 22, 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: Mar 25, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Feb 23, 2024 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 11, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 21, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 21, 2023 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 21, 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: Jan 11, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 21, 2023 Tag: 0553

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 21, 2023 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 11, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 8, 2023 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 8, 2023 Tag: 0726

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 8, 2023 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Sep 8, 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 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 8, 2023 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 8, 2023 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2023 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 14, 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: Aug 4, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2023 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: Aug 4, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2023 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2023 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: Aug 4, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 9.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 95.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 65.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 24.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 19.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 3.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 67.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 34.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 32.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 19.4% Yes

Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $99K

Date Type Amount
May 5, 2025 Fine $19K
Feb 26, 2025 Fine $13K
Apr 17, 2024 Fine $29K
Feb 23, 2024 Fine $38K
Feb 23, 2024 Payment Denial -
Mar 2, 2023 Fine $8K
Mar 2, 2023 Payment Denial -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL?
APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL?
APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL reports 2.93 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.40 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 52.8%.
How many beds does APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL have?
APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL has 218 certified beds with approximately 203 residents. The facility is located at 4815 SOUTH WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609.
Does APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 5 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL received any fines or penalties?
Yes, APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL has received 4 penalties totaling $99K.
Who owns APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL?
APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL was on May 2, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL?
APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL 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. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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