All citations for Aperion Care Oak Lawn

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 16, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 38 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  3. 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 February 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2024).

  4. 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  5. 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

  7. 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 September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

  8. 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 September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (November 16, 2022).

  9. 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 September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2022).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  13. 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  14. 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  15. 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 September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

  16. 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 September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

  17. 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 September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

  18. 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 September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

  21. 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 September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2024).

  23. 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 August 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2024).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2024).

  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 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2024).

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.