Aperion Care Chicago Heights

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0600 3 times since 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 3 times since 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0805. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

• Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

• Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0921 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0924. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

• Citation E0022. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for E0022 2 times since 2024.

• Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.

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• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0222 from the fire safety inspection on January 14, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0293 from the fire safety inspection on January 14, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on January 14, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on January 14, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on January 14, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on January 14, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0222 from the fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0293 from the fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0711 from the fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0914 from the fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0923 from the fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 10, 2023 from $30,611 to $15,305.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from November 3, 2022 from $221,098 to $225,296.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2024.

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• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 10, 2023 from $29,803 to $30,611.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 10, 2023 from $52,350 to $53,769.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0921. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2024.

• Citation E0022. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

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• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 28, 2023 from $33,745 to $21,934.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 10, 2023 from $45,850 to $29,803.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from November 3, 2022 from $337,810 to $221,098.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

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