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Aperion Care International

4815 SOUTH WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60609
(773) 927-4200
218 licensed beds

CMS rates Aperion Care International 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 82 citations across 23 inspections in the last three years, with $101,482 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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4815 South Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
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Bed capacity
218
CMS facility ID
146001
Care type
Nursing home
County
Cook
Facility name
Aperion Care International
Street address
4815 SOUTH WESTERN AVE
City / state / ZIP
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone
(773) 927-4200

Aperion Care International is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed for 218 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 145 senior care facilities in Chicago 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 International 82 times across 23 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $101,482 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.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Aperion Care
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

1219 Limted Partnership
Direct owner — since 2013
257 Limted Partnership
Direct owner — since 2013
42170 Limted Partnership
Direct owner — since 2013
4815 S Western, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Aperion Care Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Aperion Consulting, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Atied Associates Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Berkowitz, David
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Curis Services Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
David A. Berkowitz Revocable Trust
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Declaration of Trust of Yosef Meystel
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Edwards, Delores
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Gupta, Vivek
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Inofre, Christina
Direct owner — since 2013
Kramer, Yisroel
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Meystel, Yosef
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Pedre, Manny
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Spector, Jennifer
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Turofsky, Steven
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Ulbert, Lisa
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Wilhelm, Naftali
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming this facility · 18 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2001-02-06
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
9 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$101,482 total
Last standard inspection
2026-07-17
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$403 per day (≈ $12,250/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
23% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 69% private/other
Occupancy
92% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
18% above the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
218
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-17Health inspection6 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-08-03
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2026-08-03
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-08-03
F-0740
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2026-08-03
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 2026-08-03
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-08-02
2026-04-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-20
21 earlier / fire-safety inspections (75 citations)
2026-02-19Health 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 2026-02-27
2026-02-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-02-27
2025-06-20Health 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 2025-06-25
2025-06-06Health inspection14 citations
F-0558
E · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-06-09
F-0644
E · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-06-09
F-0645
E · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-06-09
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-16
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F-0725
F · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-06-13
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 2025-06-13
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 2025-06-09
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-09
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-06-13
2025-05-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0776
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2025-06-02
2025-05-05Health 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 2025-05-09
2025-03-27Health 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 2025-04-18
2025-02-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-02-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0687
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2025-02-04
2025-01-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0583
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-01-28
2025-01-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0686
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-01-17
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 2025-01-17
2024-10-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0607
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-10-26
2024-06-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
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 2024-06-17
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 2024-06-17
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-06-17
F-0755
E · 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 2024-06-17
2024-05-02Health inspection13 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-05-03
F-0607
F · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-05-03
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-03
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-03
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 2024-05-03
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-03
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-05-03
F-0761
F · 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 2024-05-03
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 2024-05-03
F-0813
D · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2024-05-03
F-0814
E · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-05-03
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-03
F-0921
F · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-05-03
2024-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 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 2024-04-18
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
2024-03-22Health 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 2024-03-25
2024-02-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0698
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-11
2023-12-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0550
D · 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 2024-01-11
F-0553
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2024-01-11
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 2024-01-11
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-11
F-0755
E · 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 2024-01-11
2026-07-17Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-08-06
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-08-06
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-08-06
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-08-06
K-0754
E · No harm found
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2026-08-06
K-0911
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2026-08-06
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-08-06
2025-06-06Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-02
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-06-20
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-06-20
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-06-20
K-0541
E · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2025-06-20
2024-05-02Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-05-08

Federal penalties

2026-02-04Fine$9,328
2025-05-05Fine$12,438
2025-02-26Fine$12,948
2024-04-17Fine$28,958
2024-02-23Fine$37,810
2024-02-23Medicare payment denial — 9 days
Total fines$101,482
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 146001.
How it compares in Illinois.
Inspection citations, 3 years
82
More than 83% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50
Federal fines, 3 years
$101,482
More than 63% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $45,080
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.1
Higher than 35% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
47%
Higher than 61% 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 8 and worse on 9. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased7.5%13.0%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight1.6%6.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.3%0.8%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection0.1%1.5%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms94.8%55.9%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.9%3.0%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine67.6%90.5%93.7%Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened12.3%12.8%12.7%Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication5.4%18.4%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine61.3%91.7%95.3%Worse than state
With pressure ulcers8.5%4.8%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence27.1%19.8%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication22.5%21.7%15.4%Near state average
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.671.961.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days2.032.101.69Near state average
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine25.7%70.0%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication2.3%2.2%1.5%Near state average
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine27.5%63.2%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission28.8%25.6%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit9.3%13.5%11.8%Better 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 5 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0880 4 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0600 4 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
  • F-0677 4 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • F-0686 4 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • F-0558 3 inspections. Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

What its owners also hold

  • 42170 Limted Partnership has an ownership stake on file at 13 nursing homes, averaging 1.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • 257 Limted Partnership has an ownership stake on file at 13 nursing homes, averaging 1.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • 1219 Limted Partnership has an ownership stake on file at 13 nursing homes, averaging 1.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
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

  • Holy Cross Hospital, about 2.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • St Bernard Hospital, about 3.3 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
  • Saint Anthony Hospital, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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