Nursing homeFAID #3275
Aperion Care West Chicago
201 WEST NORTH AVENUE, WEST CHICAGO, IL, 60185
(630) 876-8100
213 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
213
CMS facility ID
145830
Care type
Nursing home
County
Du Page
Facility name
Aperion Care West Chicago
Street address
201 WEST NORTH AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone
(630) 876-8100
About this facility — Aperion Care West Chicago
Aperion Care West Chicago is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in West Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed for 213 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).
It is one of 3 senior care facilities in West 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.
Federal inspectors have cited Aperion Care West Chicago 72 times across 20 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $289,723 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 August 31, 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
Shira Meystel Irrv Tr Uad 1-1-21
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 21% stake — since 2017
1219 Limted Partnership
Direct owner — since 2017
201 W North Ave, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
257 Limted Partnership
Direct owner — since 2017
42170 Limted Partnership
Direct owner — since 2017
Aperion Care Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Aperion Consulting, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Berkowitz, David
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Botknecht, Avigdor
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Curis Services Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2017
David a Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee
Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Frederick S Frankel Trust
Direct owner — since 2017
Jude, Jodie
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Klein, Tom
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Meystel, Yosef
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Santos, Pamela
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Spector, Jennifer
Direct owner · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Turofsky, Steven
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Ulbert, Lisa
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Wilhelm, Naftali
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Yosef Meystel Declaration of Tr of Yosef Meystel Ttee
Additional disclosable party — since 2017
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
1995-03-30
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
21 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$289,723 total
Last standard inspection
2026-01-31
Nurse staffing
1.7 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$356 per day (≈ $10,820/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
8% Medicaid · 2% Medicare · 89% private/other
Occupancy
95% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
4% above the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
213
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 2026-08-31. 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.
2026-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
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 2026-06-28
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-06-28
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-06-28
2026-05-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 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 2026-05-29
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-05-29
17 earlier / fire-safety inspections (66 citations)
2026-01-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-02-11
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 2026-02-04
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0757
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-02-11
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 2026-02-11
F-0813
E · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2026-02-12
F-0919
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2026-02-12
2025-12-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0921
F · 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 2025-12-20
2025-10-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-08-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
D · 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 2025-08-21
2025-07-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0563
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2025-07-17
2025-05-02Health 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 2025-05-06
2025-04-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-28
2025-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-14
2024-12-05Health inspection8 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-12-10
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-12-10
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-10
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-12-10
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 2024-12-10
F-0756
E · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-12-10
F-0803
D · 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 2024-12-10
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 2024-12-10
2024-07-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-21
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-21
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-21
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-07-21
2024-06-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
E · 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 2024-06-24
F-0609
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-24
2024-02-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
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 2024-02-09
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-13
F-0689
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-09
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 2024-02-09
2024-01-10Health inspection11 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-01-18
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-18
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-01-18
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 2024-02-09
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-18
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 2024-01-18
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-03-08
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-01-15
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 2024-01-18
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-18
2023-08-10Health 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 2023-08-17
2026-01-31Fire-safety inspection4 citations
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 2026-02-20
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-02-25
2024-12-05Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-12-11
K-0311
E · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-12-11
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 2024-12-11
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-12-11
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-12-11
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-12-11
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-12-11
2024-01-10Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-29
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 2024-01-29
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-01-29
Federal penalties
2026-01-31Fine$39,375
2025-01-23Fine$17,345
2024-07-18Fine$118,489
2024-01-10Fine$114,514
2024-01-10Medicare payment denial — 35 days
Total fines$289,723
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 145830.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.3★★★★★33 ratings on Google
★James Taylor · 2026-03-21 · via Google“These "healthcare professionals" taught a disabled patient with a nicotine cigarette addiction how to "roll tobacco cigarettes." After outright enabling and not treating the patient's addiction disorder in any way, the patient's health has deteriorated into a chronic kidney disease. These "healthcare professionals" do not treat, heal or rehabilitate patients; they go through the motions and keep t…”
★★★★Tracy · 2025-08-13 · via Google“I've lived here for 5 yrs. The staff are respectful and meet my needs both medically and mentally. The food is okay. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst I rate it a 6. Laundry is average. Sometimes clothes come back stained or missing. Housekeeping does an average job could improve if they had better cleaning mops and cleaning supplies. The building structure could be improved. Activities are …”
★★★★★Aaron Freeck · 2025-08-14 · via Google“Very kind staff who are willing to go the extra mile for their residents! Management and social services definitely deserve additional mention. Social services are willing to help find after care for their residents and are always there for their residents. Management consistently communicates with residents when needed. The behavioral aids and nursing staff are extremely kind and patient and trea…”
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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