8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Dolton, IL
3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $168,629 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 18 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
14325 South Blackstone, Dolton, IL
(708) 849-5000
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
88
Certified beds
Average residents
83
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Aperion Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
33 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.87
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.05
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.13 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.33
All reported nurse hours · state 3.49 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.29
RN + LPN hours · state 1.36 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.82
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.27
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.29
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.35
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.94
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
56%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover · state 46% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
5,368
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
36.43
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9899
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
7.29
Baseline 61.54% · Performance 33.90% · Measure score 7.29 · Achievement 7.29 · Improvement 7.03
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 2.23 hours · Performance 2.26 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.84% |
10.72%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 44 · Observed rate 6.82% · Lower 95% interval 6.12% |
| Discharge to community | 44.59% |
50.57%
6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 35 · Observed rate 34.29% · Lower 95% interval 31.76% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.41 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 88.57% |
95.27%
6.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 35 |
| Falls with major injury | 2.86% |
0.77%
2.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 35 |
| Discharge self-care score | 47.83% |
53.69%
5.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 23 |
| Discharge mobility score | 39.13% |
50.94%
11.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 23 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 5.71% |
2.29%
3.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 35 · Adjusted rate 3.56% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 19 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.27% |
8.2%
6.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 79 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 14.12% |
42%
27.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 85 |
| Discharge function score | 43.48% |
56.45%
13 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 23 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 28.57% |
25.2%
3.4 pts better
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 21 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.0
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
2.3
1.7 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.9% |
89.6%
5.7 pts worse
|
93.4%
9.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 80.3% · Q2 94.4% · Q3 86.5% · Q4 74.7% · 4Q avg 83.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.0% |
91.6%
1.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.3% |
3.3%
3 pts better
|
3.3%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 100.0% |
50.3%
49.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
88.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 12.1% |
6.5%
5.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
6.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.1% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 6.0% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 12.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.6% |
18.5%
12.9 pts better
|
19.6%
14 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 7.2% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 29.8% |
22.8%
7 pts worse
|
16.7%
13.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.8% · Q2 32.7% · Q3 26.8% · Q4 32.1% · 4Q avg 29.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 1.4% |
0.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
0.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 2.9% |
17.2%
14.3 pts better
|
16.3%
13.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 5.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.9% |
15.0%
11.1 pts better
|
14.9%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 10.8% |
21.3%
10.5 pts better
|
19.8%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.0% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 5.5% · 4Q avg 10.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.2% |
5.2%
3 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 9.3% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 8.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 16.0% |
68.8%
52.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
65.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.2% · Q2 18.5% · Q3 11.3% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 16.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.0% |
14.0%
4 pts better
|
12.0%
2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.0% · Observed 12.8% · Expected 14.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 5.7% |
2.3%
3.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
4.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 4.4% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 9.1% |
63.0%
53.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
70.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 9.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 41.5% |
26.2%
15.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
17.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 41.5% · Observed 48.7% · Expected 28.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-02
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-29
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-03-08
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-15
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-02-10
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-06-15
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2021-04-01
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-03-14
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-12-30
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-12-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-01
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-03
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-16
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-02-13
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-29
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-04
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-04
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-05
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-03-05
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2021-03-05
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-03-05
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-03-05
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2021-03-05
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-03-05
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $9,737
Fine
Fine · fine $114,062
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-02-23 · 53 days
53 day denial
Fine · fine $11,170
Fine
Fine · fine $33,660
Fine
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5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
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