Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL
CHICAGO, IL · 218 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 2, 2024
CMS Certification Number 146001 · first certified February 2001
Ownership
Operated by APERION CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
19 citations — more than 61% 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 10 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. 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 (March 2025 to June 2025), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2024. 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
1 of the 19 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. 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)
12 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 19 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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 | 19 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 3, 2022 | 6 |
| July 14, 2023 | 3 |
| May 2, 2024 | 10 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 3 | 2024-05-02 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2024-05-02 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 2 | 2024-05-02 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 2 | 2024-05-02 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2024-05-02 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2024-05-02 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2022-08-03 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-05-02 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 2, 2024 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2024) |
July 14, 2023 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2023) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2023) |
August 3, 2022 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2022) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2022) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2022) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.