The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
APERION CARE OAK LAWN
OAK LAWN, IL · Medicare-certified · 134 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
APERION CARE OAK LAWN has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Key warning signs include a 1-star staffing rating, nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.12 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), $63,669 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation; health inspection and quality measures are both 2 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1222 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $63,669recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1222.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.62
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.66
- Nurse aides
- 1.84
- Weekend nursing
- 2.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 41%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
31%30.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%2.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9%9.4%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.9%6.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.3%19.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
35.6%20.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
94.4%92.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.3%81.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—18.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
14.3%16%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide appropriate foot care for residents. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 687 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,935 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $20,592 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,207 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $63,669 in total fines.
- $15,935
Federal fine
May 15, 2025
- $20,592
Federal fine
Sep 6, 2024
- $11,207
Federal fine
Jun 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of APERION CARE · 33 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 125.6 residents on an average day (94% of 134 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 57 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.