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Aperion Care Oak Lawn
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 134
- Avg. residents per day
- 125.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 116
- Inspections on file
- 24
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-16
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Citations
116 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0925Generalno actual harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0687Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate foot care.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0929Generalpotential for harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
- 0006Generalpotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0022Generalpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- 0024Generalpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0686Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0025Generalpotential for harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0022Generalpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0557Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- 0929Generalpotential for harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
- 0926Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0911Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0781Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0712Generalno actual harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0331Generalpotential for harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0687Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate foot care.
- 0661Generalpotential for harm
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0574Generalpotential for harm
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0500Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0911Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspection findings
What the surveyors documented
The verbatim CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies for each survey, straight from the federal record. Open a report for the full findings and plan of correction.
- Inspection3 deficiencies
F 0602 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to follow its abuse prevention policy and prevent and protect a resident from staff to…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide a home…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to follow their abuse…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0600 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0687 Provide appropriate foot care. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy for nail care by failing to observe the condition of R2's toenails…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview…
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Showing the 8 most recent surveys with findings. 12 earlier surveys are also on record.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Aperion Care Oak Lawn?
- Aperion Care Oak Lawn is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Oak Lawn, IL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 145197.
- What is the CMS rating for Aperion Care Oak Lawn?
- Aperion Care Oak Lawn has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Aperion Care Oak Lawn have?
- Aperion Care Oak Lawn is certified for 134 beds. It serves an average of 125.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Aperion Care Oak Lawn have?
- Aperion Care Oak Lawn has 116 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Aperion Care Oak Lawn last inspected?
- Aperion Care Oak Lawn was last inspected on January 16, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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