Nursing Homes · Chicago Heights, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Aperion Care Chicago Heights
490 West 16th Place · Chicago Heights, IL 60411 · 200 certified beds
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About Aperion Care Chicago Heights
Aperion Care Chicago Heights is a nursing home in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Its capacity is 200 beds, above the Cook County median of 158 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Aperion Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 30 citations, the most recent on March 13, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.05 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Chicago Heights. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (30)
Records from July 2023 to March 2026.
March 13, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 18, 2026.
March 13, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 18, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
December 24, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 31, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.
June 5, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 9, 2025.
May 11, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2025.
February 23, 2025
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
January 9, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2025.
November 22, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $21,934
July 28, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $21,934 against this nursing home on July 28, 2023.
Staffing
2.05 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 1.93 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Aperion Care, a chain of 33 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 2.2 for health inspections, 1.6 for staffing, 3.5 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Chicago Heights.
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