Nursing homeActive
Aperion Care Dolton
14325 South Blackstone, Dolton, IL 60419708849500088 certified beds · 83 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
15
since 2021
Deficiencies
32
● 0● 28● 4
Penalties · 3 yrs
$134,969
3 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-04-03
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-03 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-29 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-10 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-21 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-30 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-15 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-22 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-25 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-12 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-17 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-12-23 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-02-19 | Standard | 060 | 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.
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-25Record 145877-20260403-F602
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 2026-02-11Record 145877-20260403-F684
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 2025-12-30Record 145877-20251229-F550
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 2025-12-30Record 145877-20251229-F690
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-24Record 145877-20250710-F880
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 DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-25Record 145877-20250221-F761
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 2024-10-01Record 145877-20240930-F689
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 2024-08-03Record 145877-20240802-F600
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 2024-04-16Record 145877-20240415-F600
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 2024-03-25Record 145877-20240322-F550
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 2024-03-25Record 145877-20240322-F658
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 2024-03-25Record 145877-20240322-F677
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 2024-03-25Record 145877-20240322-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-25Record 145877-20240322-F883
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 2024-03-06Record 145877-20240305-F693
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 GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-02-13Record 145877-20240125-F690
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 2023-12-29Record 145877-20231212-F689
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 2023-09-04Record 145877-20230831-F656
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 2023-09-04Record 145877-20230831-F677
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 2023-09-04Record 145877-20230831-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 2023-09-05Record 145877-20230817-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 2023-01-25Record 145877-20221223-F550
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 DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-25Record 145877-20221223-F584
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-25Record 145877-20221223-F695
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-25Record 145877-20221223-F757
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 2023-01-25Record 145877-20221223-F761
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-03-05Record 145877-20210219-F558
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 2021-03-05Record 145877-20210219-F658
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 2021-03-05Record 145877-20210219-F677
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-03-05Record 145877-20210219-F760
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 DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-03-05Record 145877-20210219-F761
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 2021-03-05Record 145877-20210219-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-30 | Civil money penalty | $9,737 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-01-25 | Civil money penalty | $114,062 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-01-25 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 53 days, from 2024-02-23 | — | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-12-12 | Civil money penalty | $11,170 | CMS · Penalties |
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 day3.14
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.45 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.73
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.08 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover32%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover57%
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 | 8.4% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 28.5% | 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 | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 2.5% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.0% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.8% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meystel, Joel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 8% | — | — |
| Aperion Care Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Briggs, Letesha Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mitchell, Olubukola 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 | — | — |
| Zaman, Asad Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | 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 | — | — |
| Briggs, Letesha Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Briggs, Letesha Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Curis Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| David A. Berkowitz Revocable Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Declaration Of Trust Of Yosef Meystel Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dolton Nursing & Rehab Realty LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frankel, Frederick Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frederick S Frankel Trust Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jay Meystel Trust Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jude, Jodie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jude, Jodie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meystel, Jay Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meystel, Joel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meystel, Yosef Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mitchell, Olubukola Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mitchell, Olubukola Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Turofsky, Steven Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ulbert, Lisa Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ulbert, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ulbert, Lisa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilhelm, Naftali Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zaman, Asad 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 Cook.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside Nursing & Rehab Ctr Dolton | 1.3 mi | 2026-06-17 | 2502 |
| Bria Of River Oaks Burnham | 1.4 mi | 2026-05-23 | 01310 |
| Elevate Care South Holland South Holland | 2.8 mi | 2026-06-07 | 02810 |
| Prairie Oasis South Holland | 2.7 mi | 2026-03-21 | 05511 |
| Thryve of South Holland South Holland | 3.4 mi | 2026-01-04 | 1343 |
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 |