APERION CARE WILMINGTON has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star staffing rating and 2-star health inspection rating, despite a 4-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 2.13 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and the facility had $52,117 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: March 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $52,117recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.1279.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.47
Licensed practical nurses
0.32
Nurse aides
1.34
Weekend nursing
1.84
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
71.7%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
8.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
8.1%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.2%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
93.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
92.3%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
70.8%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,453 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $30,664 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $293,067 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 14, 2025
$21,453
Federal fine
Sep 9, 2024
$30,664
Federal fine
Nov 21, 2023
$101,742
Federal fine
Sep 12, 2023
$139,208
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of APERION CARE · 33 homes · 2.1 stars avg
Occupancy
165.4 residents on an average day (97% of 171 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 49 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.