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Aperion Care Dekalb

1212 SOUTH SECOND STREET, DEKALB, IL, 60115

(815) 758-8151

119 licensed beds

CMS rates Aperion Care Dekalb 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 68 citations across 22 inspections in the last three years, with $44,190 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Address

1212 South Second Street

Dekalb, IL 60115

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Bed capacity

119

CMS facility ID

145261

Care type

Nursing home

County

De Kalb

Facility name

Aperion Care Dekalb

Street address

1212 SOUTH SECOND STREET

City / state / ZIP

Dekalb, IL 60115

Phone

(815) 758-8151

Website

aperioncare.com/locations/dekalb

About this facility — Aperion Care Dekalb

Aperion Care Dekalb is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Dekalb, Illinois. It is licensed for 119 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Dekalb and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Aperion Care, a group of 33 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Aperion Care Dekalb 68 times across 22 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $44,190 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Aperion Care

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Jeremias, Shraga

Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 33% stake — since 2019

Silver Lake Investor Group Llc

Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 20% stake — since 2019

1212 South Second St., Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Aperion Care Exec Holdings Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Aperion Care Inc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Aperion Consulting, Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Berkowitz, David

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Curis Services Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2021

David a Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee

Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Declaration of Trust of Yosef Meystel

Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Falk, Erica

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Frankel, Frederick

Officer · Operational control — since 2021

Lemus, Lorena

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Meystel, Yosef

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Pedre, Manny

Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Salwan, Manav

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Spector, Jennifer

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Turofsky, Steven

Operational control · Owner of a disclosable party · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Ulbert, Lisa

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Wilhelm, Naftali

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

18 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1974-02-07

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

13 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$44,190 total

Last standard inspection

2025-06-26

Nurse staffing

3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$342 per day (≈ $10,400/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

18% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 73% private/other

Occupancy

61% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

right at the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

119

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-07-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0550

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-07-16

2026-06-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2026-07-08

19 earlier / fire-safety inspections (66 citations)

2026-04-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-04-08

F-0921

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2026-04-03

2025-12-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-12-30

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-12-31

2025-12-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0802

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2025-12-17

2025-06-26Health inspection6 citations

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-07-07

F-0585

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2025-07-07

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-07-07

F-0805

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2025-07-07

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-07-07

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-07

2025-06-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-07

2025-05-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-05-19

2025-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-03-17

2025-03-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0686

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-03-14

2025-02-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0686

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-03-05

2025-01-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-01-09

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-09

2024-10-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-10-16

2024-09-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0607

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-09-18

2024-07-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-07-18

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-07-18

F-0689

E · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-07-18

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-07-18

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-07-18

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-07-18

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-07-18

F-0847

D · No harm found

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2024-07-18

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-18

2023-11-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-11-18

2023-10-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-10-16

2023-08-16Health inspection9 citations

F-0660

D · No harm found

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2023-08-18

F-0803

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F-0806

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2023-08-18

2025-06-26Fire-safety inspection7 citations

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-08-08

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-08-08

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-08-08

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-08-08

K-0919

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2025-08-08

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-08-08

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-08-08

2024-07-17Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-10-04

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-08-01

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-10-09

K-0346

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2024-08-01

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-08-01

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-08-01

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-08-01

2023-08-16Fire-safety inspection11 citations

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-08-23

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-08-23

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-08-23

K-0346

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2023-08-23

K-0351

E · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-08-23

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-23

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2023-08-23

K-0355

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-08-23

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-08-23

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-08-23

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-08-23

Federal penalties

2025-06-23Fine$22,586

2025-02-21Fine$10,542

2025-02-21Fine$11,062

Total fines$44,190

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 145261.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Illinois.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 70% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 50

Federal fines, 3 years

$44,190

More than 50% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $45,080

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.6

Higher than 63% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

58%

Higher than 83% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Illinois average on 7 and worse on 10. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	18.2%	13.0%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	4.9%	6.1%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.3%	0.8%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.8%	1.5%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	96.9%	55.9%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.0%	3.0%	3.2%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	64.7%	90.5%	93.7%	Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	16.9%	12.8%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	17.8%	18.4%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	89.6%	91.7%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	3.4%	4.8%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.4%	19.8%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	28.5%	21.7%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.41	1.96	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.04	2.10	1.69	Near state average

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	49.6%	70.0%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.3%	2.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	20.6%	63.2%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	28.2%	25.6%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	21.2%	13.5%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0689 6 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0684 5 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0755 3 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F-0584 2 inspections. 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.
F-0761 2 inspections. 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.
F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Illinois

Licensing: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living
File a complaint: 800-252-4343 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-8966. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 866-800-1409. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Rochelle Community Hospital, about 16 miles.
Valley West Community Hospital, about 21 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital, about 22 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing, Dekalb, about 2.8 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Oak Crest, Dekalb, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Bethany Rehab & Hcc, Dekalb, about 3.9 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Grand Victorian of Sycamore, Sycamore, about 5.3 miles. 5 state visits on record.
Prairie Crossing Lvg & Rehab, Shabbona, about 12 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.650 ratings on Google

★★★★★Iriss Blaine · 2025-11-14 · via Google
“My husband came to Aperion DeKalb six weeks ago, following a stroke, concussion, resulting hydrocephalus and other complications. He was unable to stand up, had lost dexterity in his hands, becane easily agitated, and had sleep disturbances. At Aperion DeKalb, he was weaned off of a drug he should never have been given at another facility, is getting physical and occupational therapies, and is in…”

★★★★★Golden Eagle · 2026-02-15 · via Google
“Aperion Care Dekalb, i can’t say enough good about this place, a freshly updated Lobby, clean and comfortable, friendly staff at the desk are very knowledgeable and welcoming. Recently had a long term family member here and i couldn’t be more thankful for the care they received the last 9 months. Any questions or concerns we had which were minimal, the director of nursing Jessica addressed immed…”

★Valerie Votaw · 2026-01-02 · via Google
“Every time we visit my Gram we find her in a soiled briefs. Were told she is checked every 2 hours. Shes had 5 falls in 2 months. Requested bed alarm and told it was considered a restraint so it was removed. She is given stool softeners even though she clearly doesn't need them. Asked for them to stop and told they'd have to check with doctor. Changed one of her meds from generic to name brand at…”

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