Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Aperion Care Wilmington
555 West Kahler · Wilmington, IL 60481 · 171 certified beds
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About Aperion Care Wilmington
Aperion Care Wilmington is a nursing home in Wilmington, Illinois. Its capacity is 171 beds, above the Will County median of 128 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 47 citations, the most recent on April 30, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.21 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (47)
Records from January 2023 to April 2026.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected May 2, 2025.
April 18, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 2, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 20, 2025.
December 10, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 16, 2024.
October 21, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 26, 2024.
September 9, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 10, 2024.
April 29, 2024
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 April 30, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2024.
November 21, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 22, 2023.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $293,067
June 4, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 26, 2026, lasting 77 days (triggered by inspection on June 4, 2026).
June 4, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $165,240 against this nursing home on June 4, 2026.
February 14, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $21,453 against this nursing home on February 14, 2025.
September 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $30,664 against this nursing home on September 9, 2024.
November 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $101,742 against this nursing home on November 21, 2023.
September 12, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $139,208 against this nursing home on September 12, 2023.
Staffing
2.21 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.13 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.
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