All citations for Aperion Care Niles

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

May 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 33 citations

  1. 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 May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

  2. 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 March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2025).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2025).

  4. 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 March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  5. 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 March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2025).

  6. 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 March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2025).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2025).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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 April 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  10. 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 April 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2024).

  11. 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 April 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2024).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  13. 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 May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2026).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2026).

  15. 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 May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

  16. 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 May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2026).

  17. 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 May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2026).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2026).

  20. 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 March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

  22. 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 March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2025).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 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.