All citations for Aperion Care Forest Park

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

February 26, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 49 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
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 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2025).
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 November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
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 November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
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 November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (December 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.