Nursing homes › Illinois › Aperion Care Dekalb
1212 South Second Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 · 8157588151 · 119 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Aperion Care, a group operating 33 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 10 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,570,807 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.35 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.87. Weekend total: 3.02. Nursing staff turnover: 66%.
All-time on record: 44 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-04-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-08 |
| 2025-12-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-12-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-12-06 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-06-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-07-07 |
| 2025-05-12 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-19 |
| 2025-03-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-03-07 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-03-07 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-21 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-09 |
| 2025-01-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-09 |
| 2024-10-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-09-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Implement 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 limited. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2023-11-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-18 |
| 2023-10-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-16 |
| 2023-09-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-16 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-08-16 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-08-16 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-08-16 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-08-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-08-16 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-08-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-08-16 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-08-16 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Fine | $22,165 |
| 2025-02-21 | Fine | $10,542 |
| 2025-02-21 | Fine | $11,062 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER LAKE INVESTOR GROUP LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 20% | since 09/01/2019 |
| JEREMIAS, SHRAGA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 33% | since 09/01/2019 |
| FALK, ERICA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| LEMUS, LORENA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| PEDRE, MANNY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| ULBERT, LISA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| FRANKEL, FREDERICK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| SPECTOR, JENNIFER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| APERION CARE INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| FALK, ERICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| FRANKEL, FREDERICK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| LEMUS, LORENA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| SALWAN, MANAV | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| SPECTOR, JENNIFER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| TUROFSKY, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| ULBERT, LISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| WILHELM, NAFTALI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 145261. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.