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Aperion Care Chicago Heights
490 West 16th Place, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (opens Google Maps) · Cook County · (708) 481-4444· 200 certified beds · avg 142 residents/day · certified since Nov 1, 1967 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Abuse citation flag (CMS)
Part of chain: APERION CARE (33 facilities, chain avg rating 1.9★)
The abuse flag means inspectors cited this facility for abuse that caused harm to a resident within the past year, or potential for harm in each of the last two years. Source: CMS.
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 29, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
1.68
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 28 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint F-0600
The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint F-0609
The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems. F-0805
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems. · F-0805 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. · F-0814 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have firmly secured handrails on both sides of its hallways. · F-0924 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint · F-0656 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint · F-0658 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| May 11, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Feb 23, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · from a complaint · F-0623 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint · F-0602 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · F-0607 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Mar 2, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| Mar 2, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint · F-0755 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · from a complaint · F-0921 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 9).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 11
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 11 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityIllinois averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 1.68
Illinois average: 2.99
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.27
Illinois average: 0.63
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 1.41
Illinois average: 2.67
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 1.68 | 2.99 | 3.95 | bottom 3% in Illinois; bottom 1% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.27 | 0.63 | 0.69 | bottom 12% in Illinois; bottom 7% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 1.41 | 2.67 | 3.50 | bottom 2% in Illinois; bottom 1% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.25 | 0.56 | 0.48 | bottom 15% in Illinois; bottom 23% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 53.3 | 44.5 | 45.8 | bottom 27% in Illinois; bottom 29% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 60.0 | 41.8 | 42.9 | bottom 21% in Illinois; bottom 22% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.14, RN 0.34, weekend 1.79.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (2.14 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 417a Limited Partnership | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Bider Family Trust | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Chavin, Rachel | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Dennis Riben Trust DTD 12/7/87 | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Inofre, Christina | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Isadore Meystel Revocable Trust | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Jay Meystel Trust | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Joyce L. Ruben Trust DTD 11/16/94 | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Lafer, Rebecca | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Stein, Zalmen | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Weinstock, David | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2026 |
| Wrotslovskty, Sheldon | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| 1219 Limted Partnership | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2008 |
| 257 Limted Partnership | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| 42170 Limted Partnership | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2008 |
| Aperion Care INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Aperion Care INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2025 |
| Aperion Consulting, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Barnabas, Satish | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
| Barnabas, Satish | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2008 |
Showing 20 of 38 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 18 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Aperion Care — 33 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Aperion Care Dekalb — Dekalb, IL · overall 2/5
- Aperion Care Dolton — Dolton, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aperion Care Elgin — Elgin, IL · overall 3/5
- Aperion Care Forest Park — Forest Park, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aperion Care Fox River — Elgin, IL · overall 5/5
- Aperion Care International — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aperion Care Lakeshore — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aperion Care Midlothian — Midlothian, IL · overall 1/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 32 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "How do you handle residents who need modified food textures, and how do you make those meals appetizing?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "Are there secure handrails on both sides of every hallway, and how often are they checked?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Illinois midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 53% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 38 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 77 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bria of Chicago Heights | 1.4 mi | South Chicago Height, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Prairie Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr | 1.7 mi | Chicago Heights, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Generations at Applewood | 3.1 mi | Matteson, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Ryze at Homewood | 3.3 mi | Homewood, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Landmark of Richton Park Rehab & Nsg Ctr | 4.0 mi | Richton Park, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Aliya of Glenwood | 4.3 mi | Glenwood, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Aliya of Homewood | 4.7 mi | Homewood, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Pine Crest Health Care | 5.1 mi | Hazel Crest, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| St James Wellness Rehab Villas | 5.2 mi | Crete, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Elevate Care Country Club Hill | 5.3 mi | Country Club Hills, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Frankfort Terrace | 7.0 mi | Frankfort, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Heather Health Care Center | 7.3 mi | Harvey, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Cook, IL — 202 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Aperion Care Dolton — Dolton, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aperion Care Forest Park — Forest Park, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aperion Care International — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aperion Care Lakeshore — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aperion Care Midlothian — Midlothian, IL · overall 1/5
- Aperion Care Niles — Niles, IL · overall 5/5
- Aperion Care Oak Lawn — Oak Lawn, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aperion Care Wesley — Chicago, IL · overall 1/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 145180.