CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1458302026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Aperion Care West Chicago

201 West North Avenue · West Chicago, IL 60185 · Du Page County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds213CMS provider file
Recent citation rows72current CMS citation release
Penalty rows5current CMS penalties file
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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 12026-01-31212026-01-314
Cycle 22024-12-05122024-12-057
Cycle 32024-01-10222024-01-106
02 / CITATION DETAIL

72 rows in the current release

7 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 3 carry J–L. 10 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-06-17 · HEALTHF0600Severity G · isolated actual harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-28 · complaint
2026-06-17 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-28 · complaint
2026-06-17 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-28 · complaint
2026-05-27 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29 · complaint
2026-05-27 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29 · complaint
2026-05-27 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29 · complaint
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-11
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0600Severity G · isolated actual harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-04 · complaint
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-04 · complaint
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-04 · complaint
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0692Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-11
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-11 · complaint
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0757Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-11
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0804Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-11 · complaint
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; 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 · 2026-02-11
2026-01-31 · 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 · 2026-02-11
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0825Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-12
2026-01-31 · HEALTHF0919Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-12 · complaint
2026-01-31 · 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 · 2026-02-20
2026-01-31 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2026-01-31 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2026-01-31 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25
2025-12-19 · HEALTHF0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-20 · complaint
2025-10-22 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-27 · complaint
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
2026-01-31Fine$39,3750
2025-01-23Fine$17,3450
2024-07-18Fine$118,4890
2024-01-10Fine$114,5140
2024-01-10Payment Denial$035
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • SHIRA MEYSTEL IRRV TR UAD 1-1-21Organization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    21% · since 11/01/2017
  • 1219 LIMTED PARTNERSHIPOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • 257 LIMTED PARTNERSHIPOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • 42170 LIMTED PARTNERSHIPOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • FREDERICK S FRANKEL TRUSTOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • SPECTOR, JENNIFERIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • TUROFSKY, STEVENIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • WILHELM, NAFTALIIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • JUDE, JODIEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • SANTOS, PAMELAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • SPECTOR, JENNIFERIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • ULBERT, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • APERION CARE INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • BOTKNECHT, AVIGDORIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • KLEIN, TOMIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • SANTOS, PAMELAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • SPECTOR, JENNIFERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
  • TUROFSKY, STEVENIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017

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 hours1.69per resident day
RN hours0.51per resident day
Weekend nurse hours1.48per resident day
Staff turnover20.3%CMS reported field
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