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Aperion Care Wilmington

555 WEST KAHLER, WILMINGTON, IL, 60481
(815) 476-2200
aperioncare.com/locations/wilmington
171 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
171
CMS facility ID
145316
Care type
Nursing home
County
Will
Facility name
Aperion Care Wilmington
Street address
555 WEST KAHLER
City / state / ZIP
Wilmington, IL 60481
Phone
(815) 476-2200
Website
aperioncare.com/locations/wilmington

About this facility — Aperion Care Wilmington

Aperion Care Wilmington is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Wilmington, Illinois. It is licensed for 171 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Wilmington 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 Wilmington 52 times across 21 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $293,067 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 - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

The Rajchenbach Family Trust
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 17% stake — since 2013
555 W Kahler, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Aci Equities, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Aladin, Mustafa
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Aperion Care Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Aperion Consulting, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Berkowitz, David
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026
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
Frank, Maria
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Frankel, Frederick
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Frederick S Frankel Trust
Direct owner — since 2013
Hardaman, Lisa
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Jude, Jodie
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Lipshitz, Rita
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Meystel, Yosef
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026
Rajchenbach, Chaim
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026
Rajchenbach, Moshe
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Spector, Jennifer
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Turofsky, Steven
Direct owner · Officer · 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
18 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1976-07-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
24 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$293,067 total
Last standard inspection
2025-04-18
Nurse staffing
2.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$354 per day (≈ $10,760/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
12% Medicaid · 2% Medicare · 86% 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
171
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.
2026-07-01Health 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.
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2026-06-04Health 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.
18 earlier / fire-safety inspections (49 citations)
2026-04-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 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 2026-05-18
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 2026-05-18
2026-03-17Health 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 2026-04-28
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 2026-04-28
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-04-28
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 2026-04-08
2026-02-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
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 2026-04-28
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2026-03-06
2026-02-18Health 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 2026-04-28
2025-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
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 2025-11-29
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-11-29
2025-05-02Health 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 2025-05-14
2025-04-18Health inspection10 citations
F-0585
B · 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 2025-05-02
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0625
D · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2025-05-02
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 2025-05-02
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 2025-05-08
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-05-08
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 2025-05-02
F-0761
E · 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 2025-05-08
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 2025-05-02
F-0947
C · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-02-14Health 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 2025-02-20
2024-12-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-16
2024-10-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-10-26
2024-09-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
L · Immediate jeopardyFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-04-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-30
2024-03-28Health inspection12 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 2024-04-10
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-04-10
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-10
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 2024-04-11
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-04-10
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 2024-04-10
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-04-10
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-04-10
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-04-10
F-0808
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0809
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-04-10
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-10
2023-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 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 2023-11-22
F-0609
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-09-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-13
2023-01-20Health inspection5 citations
F-0584
E · 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 2023-02-03
F-0756
D · 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 2023-02-03
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-02-03
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-03
F-0925
F · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-02-03
2025-04-18Fire-safety inspection1 citation
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-06
2024-03-28Fire-safety inspection1 citation
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-12

Federal penalties

2025-02-14Fine$21,453
2024-09-09Fine$30,664
2023-11-21Fine$101,742
2023-09-12Fine$139,208
Total fines$293,067
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 145316.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.084 ratings on Google
★★★★★dave k · 2026-03-06 · via Google

“Caring polite nursing home. Great receptionist, one of the nurses I passed in the hall said hi with a smile. This is the best employee attitude of any nursing home I have visited. The residents are blessed to be able to call this place home.”

★★★★★Hope Rich · 2026-07-02 · via Google

“My mom stays here n I go in all the time staff and nursing are lovely”

★★★★★Amy Jones · 2025-02-01 · via Google

“My family's experience at Aperion Care has been nothing short of amazing. The staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure my mom feels comfortable and cared for. The nurses are compassionate, professional, and truly dedicated to their work. Every time I visit with my mom I'm greeted with a warm smile, which makes the atmosphere feel welcoming and like hom…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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