Aperion Care Lakeshore
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145244) · 313 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $208,986 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (773) 973-7200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aperion Care Lakeshore has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Aperion Care Lakeshore reports 2.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 22.2%. CMS gives it a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
CMS records show Aperion Care Lakeshore has 5 federal fines totaling $208,986.00 and 2 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Aperion Care Lakeshore is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1972. It maintains 313 certified beds with an average of 252.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aperion Care Lakeshore holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1, quality measure rating of 2, and staffing rating of 1.
Nurse staffing data show 2.44898 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34418 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 22.2%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $208,986.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Aperion Care Lakeshore is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: 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 Lakeshore has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.44898 hours per resident per day, including 0.34418 RN hours, with a 22.2% nursing turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 5 fines totaling $208,986.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays the abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 313 certified beds with an average of 252.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company 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?
It has been certified since May 12, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 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 7739737200 and 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 7739737200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145244?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.