Aperion Care Niles

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0550 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 May 30, 2026.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2026.

• Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2026.

• Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 May 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.

• Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0223 2 times since 2025.

• Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

• Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0293 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2025.

• Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0920 3 times since 2024.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 13, 2025 from $19,115 to $12,425.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on May 16, 2024.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard 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 20, 2025.

• Citation F0813. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2025.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2025.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2025.

• Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2025.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.

• Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0531 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0926. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0926 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.

• Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.

• Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.

• Citation K0352. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.

• Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.

• Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

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CMS fine of $12,425 on January 13, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from August 12, 2023 from $20,060 to $13,039.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 30, 2023 from $13,895 to $15,593.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 30, 2023 from $23,989 to $9,032.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 April 23, 2024.

• Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2024.

• Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2024.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.

• Citation K0926. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation K0531. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 6, 2023 from $17,185 to $11,170.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 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 January 31, 2024.

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