APERION CARE LAKESHORE (Chicago, IL) has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 2-star quality measures. It also has a recent abuse citation, $196,099 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 2.38 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: March 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $196,099recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.3807.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.35
Licensed practical nurses
0.75
Nurse aides
1.28
Weekend nursing
2.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 18%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
64.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.2%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
0%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.1%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
87.9%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
93.1%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
34.9%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
38.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $50,650 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $65,960 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $37,830 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $41,659 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $249,799 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
Federal fine
Mar 1, 2026
$50,650
Federal fine
Aug 19, 2025
$65,960
Federal fine
Apr 14, 2025
$37,830
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 27, 2025
11 days
Federal fine
Jan 27, 2025
$41,659
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 25, 2024
11 days
Federal fine
Apr 25, 2024
$53,700
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of APERION CARE · 33 homes · 2.1 stars avg
Occupancy
250.2 residents on an average day (80% of 313 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 54 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.