Nursing homes › Illinois › Aperion Care West Chicago
201 West North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 · 6308768100 · 213 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: 1.69 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.51. Weekend total: 1.48. Nursing staff turnover: 20%.
All-time on record: 53 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-05-27 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-05-27 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-01-31 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2026-01-31 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-31 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-31 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-31 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-31 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2026-01-31 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-31 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2026-01-31 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2026-01-31 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-31 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-12-19 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-12-20 |
| 2025-10-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-27 |
| 2025-08-19 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-07-14 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-05-02 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-28 |
| 2025-01-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-05 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-10 |
| 2024-12-05 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-10 |
| 2024-12-05 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-10 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-10 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-10 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-10 |
| 2024-12-05 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-10 |
| 2024-12-05 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-10 |
| 2024-07-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-07-21 |
| 2024-07-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-21 |
| 2024-07-18 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-21 |
| 2024-07-18 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-21 |
| 2024-06-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-24 |
| 2024-06-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-24 |
| 2024-02-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2024-02-08 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | Fine | $39,375 |
| 2025-01-23 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2024-07-18 | Fine | $118,489 |
| 2024-01-10 | Fine | $114,514 |
| 2024-01-10 | Payment Denial | 35 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRA MEYSTEL IRRV TR UAD 1-1-21 | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 21% | since 11/01/2017 |
| 1219 LIMTED PARTNERSHIP | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| 257 LIMTED PARTNERSHIP | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| 42170 LIMTED PARTNERSHIP | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| FREDERICK S FRANKEL TRUST | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| SPECTOR, JENNIFER | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| TUROFSKY, STEVEN | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| WILHELM, NAFTALI | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| JUDE, JODIE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| SANTOS, PAMELA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| SPECTOR, JENNIFER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| ULBERT, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| APERION CARE INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| BOTKNECHT, AVIGDOR | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| KLEIN, TOM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| SANTOS, PAMELA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| SPECTOR, JENNIFER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| TUROFSKY, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| ULBERT, LISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| WILHELM, NAFTALI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 145830. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.