CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1459992026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Aperion Care Niles

6601 West Touhy Avenue · Niles, IL 60714 · Cook County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds99CMS provider file
Recent citation rows54current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-05-2972026-05-298
Cycle 22025-03-0552025-03-0513
Cycle 32024-04-0492024-04-0412
02 / CITATION DETAIL

54 rows in the current release

3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 13 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-05-29 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-30
2026-05-29 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-30
2026-05-29 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-30
2026-05-29 · HEALTHF0693Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-30
2026-05-29 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-30
2026-05-29 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-30
2026-05-29 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-30
2026-05-29 · FIREK0223Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-28
2026-05-29 · FIREK0291Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-28
2026-05-29 · FIREK0293Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29
2026-05-29 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-28
2026-05-29 · FIREK0351Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-01
2026-05-29 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-19
2026-05-29 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-28
2026-05-29 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-28
2025-03-05 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-17
2025-03-05 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-17
2025-03-05 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-20
2025-03-05 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-20
2025-03-05 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-20
2025-03-05 · HEALTHF0813Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-20
2025-03-05 · FIREK0223Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-06
2025-03-05 · FIREK0225Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-06
2025-03-05 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-06
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-01-13Fine$12,4250
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • APERION CARE EXEC HOLDINGS LLCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • DAVID A BERKOWITZ REVOC TR DAVID BERKOWITZ TTEEOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • JOSHUA HOFFMAN TRUSTOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • YOSEF MEYSTEL DECLARATION OF TR OF YOSEF MEYSTEL TTEEOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • PEDRE, MANNYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • SPECTOR, JENNIFERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • ULBERT, LISAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • APERION CARE INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • JONAS, DEBBIJOIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • KHAJURIA, RAJANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • PAZ AVERBUCH, BEATRISAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • SPECTOR, JENNIFERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • TUROFSKY, STEVENIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • ULBERT, LISAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • WILHELM, NAFTALIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • BERKOWITZ, DAVIDIndividual · INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/26/2025
  • MEYSTEL, YOSEFIndividual · INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/26/2025
  • 6601 W TOUHY, LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/26/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours2.80per resident day
RN hours0.52per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.54per resident day
Staff turnover29.8%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Niles ledger →
Celebrate Senior Living Niles55 beds · CMS overall 4/56 citation rowsCitadel At Saint Benedict99 beds · CMS overall 4/570 citation rowsElevate Care Niles302 beds · CMS overall 3/544 citation rowsElevate Care North Branch212 beds · CMS overall 2/581 citation rowsElevate Care Regency254 beds · CMS overall 3/557 citation rowsNiles Nsg & Rehab Ctr304 beds · CMS overall 5/534 citation rows
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

Verify the current record and visit in person.

Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.