All citations for Aperion Care Chicago Heights

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 34 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0924, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 29, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.