Aperion Care Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145180) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (708) 481-4444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aperion Care Chicago Heights has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Aperion Care Chicago Heights reports total nurse staffing of 2.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.3%.
Aperion Care Chicago Heights has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Aperion Care Chicago Heights is a for-profit nursing home in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1967. The facility is licensed for 200 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 141.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measures (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 1. CMS reports total nurse staffing of 2.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details on the underlying citation.
Aperion Care Chicago Heights is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.9 across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aperion Care Chicago Heights has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.14 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 53.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 200 beds with an average daily census of 141.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average rating of 1.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 2, 2, 1, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7084814444 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7084814444 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145180?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.