Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
15 citations recorded*CMS
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.
- 0311GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0225GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F561 - Self-determination
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F694 - Parenteral Fluids
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F698 - Dialysis
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F756 - Drug Regimen Review
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F803 - Menus and nutritional adequacy
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.
F806 - Food and drink
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 5, 2024 survey of APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO?
This was a inspection survey of APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO on December 5, 2024. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO on December 5, 2024?
Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
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