Nursing homeActive
Aperion Care Dekalb
1212 South Second Street, Dekalb, IL 601158157588151119 certified beds · 75 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
18
since 2022
Deficiencies
45
● 0● 40● 5
Penalties · 3 yrs
$44,190
3 fines
Last survey
2026-06-30
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 3
Staffing 1
Quality 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-01 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-24 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-06 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-23 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-12 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-07 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-21 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-08 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-15 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-17 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-17 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-16 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-08-04 | Standard | 071 | 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.
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 2026-07-08Record 145261-20260630-F584
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 145261-20260401-F689
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-03Record 145261-20260401-F921
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 2025-12-30Record 145261-20251224-F684
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 2025-12-31Record 145261-20251224-F755
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-17Record 145261-20251206-F802
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-07-07Record 145261-20250623-F684
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 2025-05-19Record 145261-20250512-F600
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 145261-20250319-F689
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 145261-20250307-F686
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 2025-03-14Record 145261-20250307-F580
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-03-05Record 145261-20250221-F686
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 2025-01-09Record 145261-20250108-F580
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 2025-01-09Record 145261-20250108-F684
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 2024-10-16Record 145261-20241015-F755
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 145261-20240917-F607
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-18Record 145261-20240717-F677
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 2024-07-18Record 145261-20240717-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-18Record 145261-20240717-F689
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 2024-07-18Record 145261-20240717-F755
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-18Record 145261-20240717-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-18Record 145261-20240717-F759
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-18Record 145261-20240717-F812
F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-18Record 145261-20240717-F847
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-18Record 145261-20240717-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-18Record 145261-20231117-F689
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-16Record 145261-20231011-F689
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-28Record 145261-20230927-F677
F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 145261-20230816-F660
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 145261-20230816-F677
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 2023-08-18Record 145261-20230816-F684
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 145261-20230816-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 145261-20230816-F689
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 145261-20230816-F698
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 145261-20230816-F761
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 145261-20230816-F803
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 145261-20230816-F806
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-09-18Record 145261-20220804-F686
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-18Record 145261-20220804-F550
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-18Record 145261-20220804-F677
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-18Record 145261-20220804-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-24Record 145261-20220804-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-24Record 145261-20220804-F690
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-18Record 145261-20220804-F693
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-24Record 145261-20220804-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Civil money penalty | $22,586 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-02-21 | Civil money penalty | $10,542 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-02-21 | Civil money penalty | $11,062 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.87
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 0.72 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.35
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.45 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.02
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.08 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover66%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover63%
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 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 31.8% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.8% | 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 | 15.8% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 20.7% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremias, Shraga Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 33% | — | — |
| Silver Lake Investor Group LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | — | — |
| Aperion Care Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Falk, Erica Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frankel, Frederick Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lemus, Lorena Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salwan, Manav Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Turofsky, Steven Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ulbert, Lisa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilhelm, Naftali Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 1212 South Second St., LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aperion Care Exec Holdings LLC 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 | — | — |
| Berkowitz, David Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY 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 | — | — |
| Falk, Erica Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Falk, Erica Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frankel, Frederick Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jeremias, Shraga Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lemus, Lorena Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lemus, Lorena Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meystel, Yosef Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pedre, Manny Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pedre, Manny Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salwan, Manav Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Silver Lake Investor Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Turofsky, Steven Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Turofsky, Steven Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ulbert, Lisa Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ulbert, Lisa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilhelm, Naftali Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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 De Kalb.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing Dekalb | 2.8 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0153 |
| Oak Crest Dekalb | 3.7 mi | 2024-09-12 | 030 |
| Bethany Rehab & Hcc Dekalb | 3.9 mi | 2026-06-22 | 04313 |
| Prairie Crossing Lvg & Rehab Shabbona | 12.0 mi | 2026-01-29 | 0115 |
| Pavilion On Main Street, The Sandwich | 19.7 mi | 2025-10-09 | 0254 |
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 |