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44/100APERION CARE OAK LAWN Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (OAK LAWN, Illinois)
9401 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE, OAK LAWN, Illinois 60453
Phone: 7085996700
CMS Overall:1/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
134
Avg Residents/Day
129.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Cook
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes
CMS Star Ratings
Overall1/5
Health2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality3/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Illinois Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.40 | 0.71 | -0.32 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 2.95 | 3.47 | -0.52 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 1/5 | 2.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 57.1% | 43.7% | - |
Health Citation History
69 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2026-08-27 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2026-08-27 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2026-08-27 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-27 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-27 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-27 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-24 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-15 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-15 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-16 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-22 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-22 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-03 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-03 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-16 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-30 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-05-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-05-15 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate foot care. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-03-31 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-21 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-22 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-23 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-09-17 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-09-17 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-17 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-06 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-06 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-06 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
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Fire Safety Citation History
50 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-08 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-08 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-12 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-09-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$52,921
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
4
Number of Fines
4
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-15 | Fine | $10,561 | - |
| 2025-05-15 | Fine | $10,561 | - |
| 2024-09-06 | Fine | $20,592 | - |
| 2024-06-14 | Fine | $11,207 | - |
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