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

January 17, 2025

Showing 26 to 50 of 125 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  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 December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

  9. 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 December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

  10. 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 December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2023).

  11. 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 December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2023).

  12. 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 December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2023).

  13. 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 December 8, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2026).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 2025).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 2025).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  20. 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 January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2025).

  22. 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 January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  23. 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 January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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

    Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0754, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 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.