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 26 to 50 of 111 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2026).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2026).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 31, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2025).
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 November 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2024).
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 November 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2024).
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 November 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2024).
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 November 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
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 October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

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.