Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
APERION CARE CHICAGO HEIGHTS
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL · 200 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 9, 2025
CMS Certification Number 145180 · first certified November 1967
Ownership
Operated by APERION CARE · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
8 citations — more than 29% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (December 2025 to February 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2025. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
8 of the 8 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags — every citation here is about the program, not the building. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0924 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 1, 2024 | 6 |
| July 19, 2024 | 2 |
| January 9, 2025 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 2 | 2024-07-19 |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | 1 | 2024-02-01 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2024-02-01 |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | 1 | 2024-07-19 |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | 1 | 2024-02-01 |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | 1 | 2024-02-01 |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | 1 | 2024-02-01 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 19, 2024 — 2 citations
February 1, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024) |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.