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 19 of 19 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  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 September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress 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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, 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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, 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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, 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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, 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).

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.