All citations for Aperion Care West Chicago

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 31, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 71 citations

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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).
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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).
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 December 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).
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 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 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 January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 2024).
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 January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2024).
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 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2024).
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 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2024).
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 January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 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 January 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0563, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 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.