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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Aperion Care International

(773) 927-4200

About Aperion Care International

APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in CHICAGO, IL with 218 certified beds.

Community at a glance

Capacity

218 residents

Location

Chicago, IL

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

4815 SOUTH WESTERN AVE, Chicago, Illinois 60609

(773) 927-4200

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Medicare flags Aperion Care International for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.
  • The most recent standard inspection is more than two years old, so these results may not reflect the home today.

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 2, 2024, state inspectors cited 16 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 9 minutes with each resident a day, below the Illinois average of 3 hours 27 minutes.

Medicare fined Aperion Care International 5 times in the last three years, $106,504 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 9 minutesBelow the Illinois average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day24 minutesBelow the Illinois average
Nursing staff who left in the past year48%Above the Illinois average

1 administrator has left the home in the past year.

Inspections

40 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

April 10, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 20, 2026

February 19, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2026
February 4, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2026
June 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 25, 2025
May 29, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 2, 2025
May 5, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 9, 2025
March 27, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2025
February 26, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025
February 3, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate foot care.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 4, 2025
January 27, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 28, 2025
January 14, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 17, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 17, 2025
October 25, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 26, 2024
June 14, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2024
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2024
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2024
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2024
May 2, 2024 · Standard inspection · 13 citations+
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected May 3, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 3, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected May 3, 2024
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected May 3, 2024
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 3, 2024
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 3, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected May 3, 2024
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 3, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 3, 2024
  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 3, 2024
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected May 3, 2024
  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 3, 2024
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected May 3, 2024
April 17, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2024
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2024
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2024
March 22, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 25, 2024
February 23, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 11, 2024
December 21, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations+
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 11, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 11, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 11, 2024
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 11, 2024
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 11, 2024

Fines and payment denials

5 fines totaling $106,504 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • February 4, 2026Fine: $14,350
  • May 5, 2025Fine: $12,438
  • February 26, 2025Fine: $12,948
  • April 17, 2024Fine: $28,958
  • February 23, 2024Fine: $37,810
  • February 23, 2024Payment denial, 9 days

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
International Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC
Medicare-certified beds
218
Average residents per day
193
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
February 6, 2001
Part of a chain
Aperion Care, 33 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
146001

Location

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4815 SOUTH WESTERN AVEChicago, IL 60609

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Questions about Aperion Care International

How did Aperion Care International do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 2, 2024 and cited 16 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations. The Illinois average is 12.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Aperion Care International?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 9 minutes with each resident per day, including 24 minutes from registered nurses. 48% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Aperion Care International been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Aperion Care International 5 times in the last three years, totaling $106,504.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Chicago Skilled Nursing in Illinois Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026