Aperion Care Chicago Heights
Nursing home · 490 WEST 16TH PLACE, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 · Cook County
Prices
No private-pay rate was reported to HFSRB for this facility, and Illinois publishes no facility websites, so we show none. Ask the facility directly.
Facility
- Type
- Nursing home
- Capacity
- 200
- State license
- 145180
- Medicare CCN
- 145180
- Licensed entity
- RIVIERA CARE CENTER, LLC
- Chain
- APERION CARE
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (708) 481-4444
- Nurse staffing
- 2.14 hours per resident per day; 53.3% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 1★ · Quality 5★
- CMS abuse flag
- Cited for abuse (CMS marks this facility with its abuse icon)
- Official record
- Illinois Department of Public Health nursing home pages
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Inspection findings
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Mar 13, 2026 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0600 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.
Corrected Mar 18, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Mar 18, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jan 29, 2026 Health · 9 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0584 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.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 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.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0814 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0921 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0924 Environmental Deficiencies
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
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Dec 24, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0658 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Dec 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jul 22, 2025 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0600 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.
Corrected Jul 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Jul 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected Jul 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jun 5, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jun 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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May 11, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Feb 23, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0623 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected Feb 24, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jan 9, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Jan 13, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Nov 22, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Nov 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Aug 23, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0602 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected Aug 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jul 19, 2024 Fire Safety · 5 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected Jul 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0022 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected Jul 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected Jul 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Jul 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
F0921 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected Jul 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Jun 14, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0600 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.
Corrected Jun 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Mar 2, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0584 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.
Corrected Mar 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Mar 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
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Feb 1, 2024 Fire Safety · 6 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0007 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0018 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0023 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0024 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Nov 16, 2023 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
Complaint
F0921 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
Complaint
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BARNABAS, SATISH — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- BARNABAS, SATISH — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- BERKOWITZ, DAVID — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/25/2025
- CHAVIN, RACHEL — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- CRISLER, CRISTINA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- CRISLER, CRISTINA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- CRISLER, CRISTINA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- INOFRE, CHRISTINA — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- JUDE, JODIE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- JUDE, JODIE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- LAFER, REBECCA — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- MEYSTEL, YOSEF — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/25/2025
- SPECTOR, JENNIFER — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- SPECTOR, JENNIFER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- STEIN, ZALMEN — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- TAYLOR, KATHLEEN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- TAYLOR, KATHLEEN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- TUROFSKY, STEVEN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- ULBERT, LISA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- WEINSTOCK, DAVID — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/23/2026
- WILHELM, NAFTALI — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- WROTSLOVSKTY, SHELDON — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- 1219 LIMTED PARTNERSHIP — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/30/2008
- 257 LIMTED PARTNERSHIP — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2010
- 417A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- 42170 LIMTED PARTNERSHIP — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/30/2008
- APERION CARE INC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- APERION CARE INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/18/2025
- APERION CONSULTING, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- BIDER FAMILY TRUST — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- CURIS SERVICES LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- DAVID A BERKOWITZ REVOC TR DAVID BERKOWITZ TTEE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- DECLARATION OF TRUST OF YOSEF MEYSTEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2012
- DENNIS RIBEN TRUST DTD 12/7/87 — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- ISADORE MEYSTEL REVOCABLE TRUST — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- JAY MEYSTEL TRUST — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- JOYCE L. RUBEN TRUST DTD 11/16/94 — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2008
- RIVIERA REALTY, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/18/2025
Sources: CMS's list of certified Illinois nursing homes, IDPH's quarterly nursing home violation reports and the rates facilities reported to HFSRB and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.