Aperion Care Dolton
Nursing home · 14325 SOUTH BLACKSTONE, Dolton, IL 60419 · Cook County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home
- Capacity
- 88
- State license
- 145877
- Medicare CCN
- 145877
- Licensed entity
- DOLTON NURSING & REHAB, LLC
- Chain
- APERION CARE
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (708) 849-5000
- Nurse staffing
- 3.14 hours per resident per day; 31.9% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 1★ · Quality 2★
- 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
Penalties
- Sep 30, 2024 — Fine ($9,737)
- Sep 30, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Jan 25, 2024 — Payment Denial · payment denial 53 days
- Jan 25, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
- Jan 25, 2024 — Fine ($114,062)
- Dec 12, 2023 — Fine ($11,170)
- Dec 12, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
Inspection findings
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Apr 3, 2026 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0602 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected Mar 25, 2026 · CMS health inspection
-
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 Feb 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Dec 29, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Dec 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected Dec 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Jul 10, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jul 24, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Feb 21, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Feb 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Sep 30, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Oct 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity B
Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), 300.1210c), and 300.1210d)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Aug 2, 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 Aug 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Apr 15, 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 Apr 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Mar 22, 2024 Fire Safety · 23 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0006 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected Apr 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0007 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected Apr 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected Apr 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected Apr 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0658 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0222 Egress Deficiencies
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.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0281 Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0293 Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0344 Smoke Deficiencies
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0362 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Apr 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0711 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected Apr 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0901 Electrical Deficiencies
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected Apr 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
-
Mar 5, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0693 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Jan 25, 2024 Health · 2 findings
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected Feb 13, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Serious
Scope/severity A
Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)2). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Dec 12, 2023 Health · 2 findings
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity B
Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210a), 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)3)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Aug 31, 2023 Health · 3 findings
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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 Sep 4, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Sep 4, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Sep 4, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Aug 17, 2023 Health · 1 finding
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Sep 5, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Dec 23, 2022 Fire Safety · 20 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 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0023 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Jan 25, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 25, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Jan 25, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0757 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected Jan 25, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Jan 25, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Feb 10, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Mar 2, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Mar 8, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Mar 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0781 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0916 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
-
Feb 19, 2021 Fire Safety · 20 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Mar 5, 2021 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0658 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Mar 5, 2021 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Mar 5, 2021 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Mar 5, 2021 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Mar 5, 2021 · CMS health inspection
-
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 Mar 5, 2021 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0222 Egress Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Jun 15, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0341 Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Apr 1, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0781 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Mar 14, 2021 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BERKOWITZ, DAVID — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/17/2025
- BRIGGS, LETESHA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2024
- BRIGGS, LETESHA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2024
- BRIGGS, LETESHA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2024
- FRANKEL, FREDERICK — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/17/2025
- JUDE, JODIE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- JUDE, JODIE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- MEYSTEL, JAY — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/17/2025
- MEYSTEL, JOEL — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 8%, since 08/01/2011
- MEYSTEL, JOEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- MEYSTEL, YOSEF — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/17/2025
- MITCHELL, OLUBUKOLA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- MITCHELL, OLUBUKOLA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- MITCHELL, OLUBUKOLA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- SPECTOR, JENNIFER — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- SPECTOR, JENNIFER — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- SPECTOR, JENNIFER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- TUROFSKY, STEVEN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/28/2011
- TUROFSKY, STEVEN — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/28/2011
- ULBERT, LISA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- ULBERT, LISA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- ULBERT, LISA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- ULBERT, LISA — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- WILHELM, NAFTALI — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- WILHELM, NAFTALI — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- ZAMAN, ASAD — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- ZAMAN, ASAD — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- APERION CARE INC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- APERION CARE INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/17/2025
- APERION CONSULTING, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- CURIS SERVICES LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- DAVID A. BERKOWITZ REVOCABLE TRUST — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- DECLARATION OF TRUST OF YOSEF MEYSTEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- DOLTON NURSING & REHAB REALTY LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2010
- FREDERICK S FRANKEL TRUST — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/28/2011
- JAY MEYSTEL TRUST — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/28/2011
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.