Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Aperion Care Chicago Heights
490 West 16th Place, Chicago Heights, IL · (708) 481-4444
- Cited for abuse (CMS abuse icon)
- Certified beds
- 200
- Residents per day
- 144
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Aperion Care
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- November 1, 1967
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How this home got 2 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Illinois.
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Staffing
★★★★★−1 star
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★+1 star
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★2 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
This home carries CMS's abuse icon, which caps its inspection rating at 2 stars and so its overall rating at 4.
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Where it sits among Illinois homes
Aperion Care Chicago Heights carries 113 inspection points. That is fewer than 45% of Illinois's 659 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Illinois: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–31 pts
- 4★ 31–73 pts
- 3★ 73–120.25 pts
- 2★ 120.25–219 pts
- 1★ over 219 pts
Bars show every rated home in Illinois by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
29 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation9E
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Environmental4F
- F
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
- C
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Resident Rights4E
- E
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.
- D
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- E
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.
Nutrition and Dietary3F
- F
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Quality of Life and Care3D
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control2F
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning2D
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service2D
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspection history
2026-01-29
13 health deficiencies · 3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
2025-01-09
8 health deficiencies · 0 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
2024-07-19
8 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 2 h 3 min of nursing staff time a day, 23 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
2 h 3 min
Illinois average
3 h 28 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 43% of nursing staff and 59% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 1 administrator.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine13.7 pts worse | 76.8% | 90.5% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine3.1 pts better | 94.8% | 91.7% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.1 pts better | 0.9% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms42.8 pts worse | 98.7% | 55.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4 pts better | 2.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication7.4 pts better | 11.0% | 18.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication72.3 pts worse | 94.0% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened12 pts better | 0.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased12.3 pts better | 0.7% | 13.0% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.8 pts better | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.5 pts better | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence15.3 pts better | 4.5% | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers4.2 pts better | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine54.3 pts worse | 15.7% | 70.0% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine13.2 pts worse | 50.0% | 63.2% | 80.1% |
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Who owns and runs it
38 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1219 Limted Partnership | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 13 facilities |
| 257 Limted Partnership | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 13 facilities |
| 417a Limited Partnership | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| 42170 Limted Partnership | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 13 facilities |
| Aperion Care Inc | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 32 facilities |
| Aperion Care Inc | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 32 facilities |
| Aperion Consulting, LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 25 facilities |
| Barnabas, Satish | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Barnabas, Satish | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Berkowitz, David | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 85 facilities |
| Bider Family Trust | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 6 facilities |
| Chavin, Rachel | Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Crisler, Cristina | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Crisler, Cristina | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Crisler, Cristina | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 98 facilities |
| David A Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 22 facilities |
| Declaration Of Trust Of Yosef Meystel | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Dennis Riben Trust Dtd 12/7/87 | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Inofre, Christina | Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Isadore Meystel Revocable Trust | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Jay Meystel Trust | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Joyce L. Ruben Trust Dtd 11/16/94 | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Jude, Jodie | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Jude, Jodie | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Lafer, Rebecca | Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Meystel, Yosef | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 85 facilities |
| Riviera Realty, LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Spector, Jennifer | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 105 facilities |
| Spector, Jennifer | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 105 facilities |
| Stein, Zalmen | Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Taylor, Kathleen | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Taylor, Kathleen | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Turofsky, Steven | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 102 facilities |
| Ulbert, Lisa | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 39 facilities |
| Weinstock, David | Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Wilhelm, Naftali | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 97 facilities |
| Wrotslovskty, Sheldon | Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
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Fire safety
5 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Emergency Preparedness5F
- F
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- F
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
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