Aperion Care West Chicago
A nursing home in West Chicago, Illinois 60185
201 West North Avenue, West Chicago, Illinois 60185. (630) 876-8100.
- Cited for abuse (CMS flag)
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.
- 2of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 20 health citations at the latest inspection cycle Illinois average: 12.7
- 1.71 nurse hours per resident per day Illinois average: 3.47
- 5 fines in the last three years (needs attention)
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean8
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Scope and severity (A to L)
- CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
- Nurse staffing hours
- The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
- Fines and payment denials
- A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
- Immediate jeopardy
- CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
20 health citations at the latest inspection cycle
The Illinois average is 12.7.
Last standard inspection Jan 31, 2026.
Most serious in three years: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J), at a complaint inspection on Jan 23, 2025
CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those citations happened
54 citations in 15 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (K). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
Hover or focus a month to read it.
Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
All 54 citations in the last three years
Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7)., from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 29 came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Jun 17, 2026: complaint inspection3 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
May 27, 2026: complaint inspection3 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jan 31, 2026: standard inspection6 citations
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident’s health.
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
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Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Jan 31, 2026: standard and complaint inspection2 citations
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jan 31, 2026: complaint inspection4 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area.
Dec 19, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Oct 22, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Aug 19, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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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.
Jul 14, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Honor the resident’s right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
May 2, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Apr 24, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jan 23, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 5, 2024: standard inspection8 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Honor the resident’s right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Jul 18, 2024: complaint inspection4 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Jun 18, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Feb 8, 2024: complaint inspection4 citations
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Jan 10, 2024: standard inspection11 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Mar 30, 1995.
- Not on CMS’s special focus list.
- CMS marks it with its abuse icon: cited for abuse or neglect that harmed a resident.
- No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
- CMS lists its ownership as for profit, corporation.
- 213 certified beds.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been fined or penalized?
- 5 fines in the last three years, $295,192 in all.
- 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- 29 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Date | Kind | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Fine | $19,250 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Fine | $25,594 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Fine | $118,489 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Medicare payment denial | Not given |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Fine | $114,514 |
Who does the caring?
1.71 nurse hours per resident per day
The Illinois average is 3.47.
CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | This home | Illinois average |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident per day | 1.71 | 3.47 |
| Of which registered nurses | 0.50 | 0.71 |
| At weekends | 1.49 | 3.08 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 22.4% | 43.7% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 14.3% | 41.5% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | Not given |
Who owns it?
- David A Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee owns 30% directly since Nov 1, 2017; Yosef Meystel Declaration of Tr of Yosef Meystel Ttee owns 24% directly since Nov 1, 2017; Shira Meystel Irrv Tr Uad 1-1-21 owns 21% directly since Nov 1, 2017; David A Berkowitz Delta Trust owns 15% directly since Nov 1, 2017; Frederick S Frankel Trust owns 1.5% directly since Nov 1, 2017; 257 Limted Partnership owns 1.34% directly since Nov 1, 2017; 1219 Limted Partnership owns 1.33% directly since Nov 1, 2017; 42170 Limted Partnership owns 1.33% directly since Nov 1, 2017.
- Aperion Care Inc. runs it.
- 22 owners or officers are people: Jennifer Spector (corporate officer, 100%); Jennifer Spector (runs it (operational or managerial control), 100%); Lisa Ulbert (corporate officer, 100%); Jennifer Spector (owns a share directly, 1.5%); Steven Turofsky (owns a share directly, 1.5%); Naftali Wilhelm (owns a share directly, 1.5%); Jennifer Spector (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Avigdor Botknecht (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Avigdor Botknecht (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Pamela Santos (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Pamela Santos (on the governing body (managing control)); Pamela Santos (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Jodie Jude (on the governing body (managing control)); Jodie Jude (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Tom Klein (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Tom Klein (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Steven Turofsky (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Steven Turofsky (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Lisa Ulbert (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Lisa Ulbert (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Naftali Wilhelm (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Naftali Wilhelm (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)).
- Part of Aperion Care (33 homes in CMS’s data).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| David A Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee | Owns 5% or more directly | 30% | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Yosef Meystel Declaration of Tr of Yosef Meystel Ttee | Owns 5% or more directly | 24% | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Shira Meystel Irrv Tr Uad 1-1-21 | Owns 5% or more directly | 21% | Nov 1, 2017 |
| David A Berkowitz Delta Trust | Owns 5% or more directly | 15% | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Frederick S Frankel Trust | Owns a share directly | 1.5% | Nov 1, 2017 |
| 257 Limted Partnership | Owns a share directly | 1.34% | Nov 1, 2017 |
| 1219 Limted Partnership | Owns a share directly | 1.33% | Nov 1, 2017 |
| 42170 Limted Partnership | Owns a share directly | 1.33% | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Shira Meystel Irrv Tr Uad 1-1-21 | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Nov 1, 2017 | |
| David A Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Nov 1, 2017 | |
| Aperion Consulting, LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Nov 1, 2017 | |
| Aperion Care Inc. | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | Nov 1, 2017 | |
| Aperion Care Inc. | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Apr 1, 2025 | |
| 201 W North Ave, LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Apr 1, 2025 | |
| Yosef Meystel Declaration of Tr of Yosef Meystel Ttee | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Nov 1, 2017 | |
| Curis Services LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Nov 1, 2017 |
How do residents fare?
- CMS rates its quality measures 4 of 5 (Illinois average 3.1).
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Among the 12 nearest homes, within 6.1 miles, this one had the 1st most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (20; the middle value was 7).
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Place | Miles away | Citations, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Aperion Care West Chicago This nursing home | 20 | |
| West Chicago Living and Rehab Center | 3.0 | 12 |
| Covenant Living - Windsor Park | 3.0 | 5 |
| Ahva Care of Winfield | 3.6 | 6 |
| Wynscape Health & Rehab | 4.1 | 3 |
| Dupage Care Center | 4.3 | 7 |
| Wheaton Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr | 4.6 | 16 |
| The Pearl of St Charles | 4.9 | 7 |
| Bria of Geneva | 5.1 | 11 |
| Hearthwood SNF Senior Living | 5.5 | 3 |
| Ignite Medical Hanover Park | 5.7 | 5 |
| Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC | 6.1 | 19 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
- Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
- CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
- Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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