Nursing homeActive
Aperion Care Chicago Heights
490 West 16th Place, Chicago Heights, IL 604117084814444200 certified beds · 142 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
14
since 2023
Deficiencies
28
● 1● 27● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-13
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-29 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-24 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-22 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-05 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-09 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-22 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-19 | Standard | 120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-14 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-02 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-16 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 145180-20260313-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 145180-20260313-F609
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 145180-20260129-F584
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 145180-20260129-F656
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 145180-20260129-F684
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 145180-20260129-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 145180-20260129-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 145180-20260129-F814
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 145180-20260129-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 145180-20260129-F921
F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 145180-20260129-F924
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-31Record 145180-20251224-F658
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 145180-20250722-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 145180-20250722-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 145180-20250722-F610
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-09Record 145180-20250605-F684
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-16Record 145180-20250511-F684
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-24Record 145180-20250223-F623
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-13Record 145180-20250109-F609
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-25Record 145180-20241122-F580
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-24Record 145180-20240823-F602
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-22Record 145180-20240719-F607
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-22Record 145180-20240719-F755
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Environment
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-22Record 145180-20240719-F921
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145180-20240614-F600
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-08Record 145180-20240302-F584
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-08Record 145180-20240302-F755
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 145180-20231116-F921
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.34
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 0.72 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.14
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.45 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours1.79
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.08 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover53%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover60%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 94.3% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 0.7% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.1% | 18.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aperion Care Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barnabas, Satish Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Crisler, Cristina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Taylor, Kathleen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ulbert, Lisa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilhelm, Naftali Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 1219 Limted Partnership Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 257 Limted Partnership Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 417a Limited Partnership Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 42170 Limted Partnership Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aperion Care Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aperion Consulting, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barnabas, Satish Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, David Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bider Family Trust Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chavin, Rachel Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Crisler, Cristina Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Crisler, Cristina Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Curis Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| David A Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Declaration Of Trust Of Yosef Meystel Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dennis Riben Trust Dtd 12/7/87 Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Inofre, Christina Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Isadore Meystel Revocable Trust Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jay Meystel Trust Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Joyce L. Ruben Trust Dtd 11/16/94 Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jude, Jodie Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jude, Jodie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lafer, Rebecca Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meystel, Yosef Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Riviera Realty, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stein, Zalmen Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Taylor, Kathleen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Turofsky, Steven Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weinstock, David Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wrotslovskty, Sheldon Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Aperion Care — 33 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Illinois.
No county cost figures on file for Cook.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bria Of Chicago Heights South Chicago Height | 1.4 mi | 2026-02-07 | 1186 |
| Prairie Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr Chicago Heights | 1.7 mi | 2025-12-23 | 061 |
| Ryze At Homewood Homewood | 3.3 mi | 2026-01-15 | 13713 |
| Generations at Applewood Matteson | 3.1 mi | 2026-07-02 | 03519 |
| Aliya Of Homewood Homewood | 4.7 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0218 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |