4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Niles, IL
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $50,089 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
6601 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL
(847) 647-9875
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
99
Certified beds
Average residents
90
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Aperion Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2000-12-30
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
0.53
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.47
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.82
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.13 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.82
All reported nurse hours · state 3.49 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.00
RN + LPN hours · state 1.36 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.46
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.35
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.06
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.38
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.02
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.90
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover · state 46% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
3,594
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
43.60
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9966
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
6.62
Baseline 10.13% · Performance 6.47% · Measure score 6.62 · Achievement 4.56 · Improvement 6.62
Total nurse turnover
6.46
Performance 37.29% · Measure score 6.46 · Achievement 6.46 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 2.18 hours · Performance 1.92 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.05% |
10.72%
0.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 34 · Observed rate 14.71% · Lower 95% interval 7.65% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 15 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.37 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 96.67% |
95.27%
1.4 pts better
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 30 |
| Falls with major injury | 3.33% |
0.77%
2.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 30 |
| Discharge self-care score | 53.85% |
53.69%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 26 |
| Discharge mobility score | 34.62% |
50.94%
16.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 26 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 6.67% |
2.29%
4.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 30 · Adjusted rate 3.75% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.47% |
7.12%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 25 · Observed rate 4% · Lower 95% interval 2.95% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2% |
8.2%
6.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 100 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 22.58% |
42%
19.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 124 |
| Discharge function score | 34.62% |
56.45%
21.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 26 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
2.0
0.3 pts worse
|
1.9
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.3 |
2.3
2 pts better
|
1.8
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.3 · Observed 0.2 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 71.2% |
89.6%
18.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
22.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.9% · Q2 65.9% · Q3 67.1% · Q4 58.8% · 4Q avg 71.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.7% |
91.6%
6.1 pts better
|
95.5%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% |
3.3%
1.5 pts better
|
3.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 98.8% |
50.3%
48.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
87.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.7% · Q2 98.7% · Q3 98.8% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 98.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.3% |
6.5%
4.2 pts better
|
5.4%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.2% |
18.5%
9.3 pts better
|
19.6%
10.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 9.0% · Q3 10.1% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 9.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 34.1% |
22.8%
11.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
17.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.5% · Q2 36.5% · Q3 29.7% · Q4 34.9% · 4Q avg 34.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 3.1% |
17.2%
14.1 pts better
|
16.3%
13.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.4% |
15.0%
9.6 pts better
|
14.9%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.8% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 8.5% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 5.4% · 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 | 29.4% |
21.3%
8.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.2% · Q2 30.6% · Q3 30.4% · Q4 21.7% · 4Q avg 29.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.9% |
5.2%
2.3 pts better
|
5.1%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 69.2% |
68.8%
0.4 pts better
|
81.7%
12.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 78.3% · Q2 62.1% · Q3 68.0% · Q4 70.4% · 4Q avg 69.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 0.0% |
14.0%
14 pts better
|
12.0%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.0% · Observed 0.0% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 82.8% |
63.0%
19.8 pts better
|
79.7%
3.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 82.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.0% |
26.2%
6.2 pts better
|
23.9%
3.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.0% · Observed 22.2% · Expected 26.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-17
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-03-17
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-07
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-04-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-17
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2025-03-17
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-06
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 2025-03-06
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-04-28
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-14
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-07
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 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-07-03
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Inspection history
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 2025-03-20
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Health
Implement 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.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-23
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-04-05
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-01-31
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-01-31
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Health
Implement 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.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $12,425
Fine
Fine · fine $13,039
Fine
Fine · fine $9,032
Fine
Fine · fine $15,593
Fine
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