Nursing home report
WEST CHICAGO, IL · Medicare-certified · 213 beds
APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings, despite a 4-star quality measures rating. It also has a recent abuse citation, $175,209 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 1.69 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Health inspections
Staffing
1.6888 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 1.6888.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
A federal fine of $39,375 was recorded.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.
A federal fine of $118,489 was recorded.
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $289,723 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Jan 31, 2026
Federal fine
Jan 23, 2025
Federal fine
Jul 18, 2024
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 10, 2024
Federal fine
Jan 10, 2024
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
