Aperion Care Niles

Nursing home · 6601 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, Niles, IL 60714 · Cook County

5★Medicare overall

57cited deficiencies

4harm or jeopardy level

4penalties

Prices

$330 – $380 per day (Nursing care, shared and private rooms)
Daily private-pay room rate the facility reported to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board for 2024 (state data file). This is what the facility reported for that year, not a current quote.

Facility

Type: Nursing home
Capacity: 99
State license: 145999
Medicare CCN: 145999
Licensed entity: APERION CARE NILES LLC
Chain: APERION CARE
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Phone: (847) 647-9875
Nurse staffing: 2.80 hours per resident per day; 29.8% nursing staff turnover
Medicare ratings: Inspections 4★ · Staffing 2★ · Quality 5★
Official record: Illinois Department of Public Health nursing home pages
Official record: Medicare Care Compare

Other public records for this operator

Penalties

Mar 5, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
Jan 13, 2025 — Fine ($12,425)
Jan 13, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
May 16, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)

Inspection findings

May 29, 2026 Health · 15 findings
- 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 May 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  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 May 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  
  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.
  
  Corrected May 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  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 May 30, 2026 · 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 May 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  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 May 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
  
  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  
  Corrected May 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0223 Egress Deficiencies
  
  Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
  
  Corrected May 28, 2026 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0291 Egress Deficiencies
  
  Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
  
  Corrected May 28, 2026 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0293 Egress Deficiencies
  
  Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
  
  Corrected May 29, 2026 · CMS fire safety
- 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 May 28, 2026 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
  
  Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
  
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity F
  K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
  
  Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026 · 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 May 28, 2026 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
  
  Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
  
  Corrected May 28, 2026 · CMS fire safety
Mar 5, 2025 Fire Safety · 18 findings
- Not serious Scope/severity F
  E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
  
  Establish staff and initial training requirements.
  
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity F
  E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
  
  Implement emergency and standby power systems.
  
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- 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 Mar 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  
  Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  
  Corrected Mar 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  
  Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
  
  Corrected Mar 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  F0813 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  
  Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
  
  Corrected Mar 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0223 Egress Deficiencies
  
  Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
  
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0225 Egress Deficiencies
  
  Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
  
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- 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 Mar 6, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity F
  K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
  
  Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0352 Smoke Deficiencies
  
  Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
  
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity F
  K0531 Services Deficiencies
  
  Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
  
  Corrected Apr 21, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity C
  K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
  
  Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025 · 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 17, 2025 · 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 6, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
  
  Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
  
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity F
  K0926 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
  
  Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
  
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity C
  Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
  
  Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a) and 300.661. This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.661.
  
  Statement of deficiencies (PDF)
Jan 13, 2025 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 Nov 18, 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)4)5), 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).
  
  Statement of deficiencies (PDF)
May 16, 2024 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 May 17, 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)4)5), and 300.1210d)6). This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).
  
  Statement of deficiencies (PDF)
Apr 4, 2024 Health · 17 findings
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
  
  Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024 · 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 Apr 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  F0803 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  
  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.
  
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024 · 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 Apr 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
  
  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
- Not serious Scope/severity F
  K0211 Egress Deficiencies
  
  Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
  
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0293 Egress Deficiencies
  
  Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
  
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
  
  Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
  
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity F
  K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
  
  Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
  
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024 · 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 Apr 22, 2024 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity F
  K0521 Services Deficiencies
  
  Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  
  Corrected Apr 28, 2024 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity E
  K0531 Services Deficiencies
  
  Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
  
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  K0781 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
  
  Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
  
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  K0911 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
  
  Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
  
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024 · 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 May 14, 2024 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity D
  K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
  
  Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
  
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024 · CMS fire safety
- Not serious Scope/severity F
  K0926 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
  
  Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
  
  Corrected Apr 22, 2024 · CMS fire safety
Jan 24, 2024 Health · 2 findings
- Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint
  F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  
  Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
  
  Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
- 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 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
Aug 12, 2023 Health · 1 finding
- 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 Aug 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection

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 03/26/2025
JONAS, DEBBIJO — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
JONAS, DEBBIJO — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
KHAJURIA, RAJAN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
KHAJURIA, RAJAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
MEYSTEL, YOSEF — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/26/2025
PAZ AVERBUCH, BEATRISA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
PAZ AVERBUCH, BEATRISA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
PEDRE, MANNY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
PEDRE, MANNY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
SPECTOR, JENNIFER — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
SPECTOR, JENNIFER — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
SPECTOR, JENNIFER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
TUROFSKY, STEVEN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
TUROFSKY, STEVEN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
ULBERT, LISA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
ULBERT, LISA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
ULBERT, LISA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
WILHELM, NAFTALI — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
WILHELM, NAFTALI — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
6601 W TOUHY, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/26/2025
APERION CARE EXEC HOLDINGS LLC — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
APERION CARE INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/26/2025
APERION CARE INC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
APERION CONSULTING, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
CURIS SERVICES LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
DAVID A BERKOWITZ REVOC TR DAVID BERKOWITZ TTEE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
DAVID A BERKOWITZ REVOC TR DAVID BERKOWITZ TTEE — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
JOSHUA HOFFMAN TRUST — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
POINTE PARK INVESTORS, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
YOSEF MEYSTEL DECLARATION OF TR OF YOSEF MEYSTEL TTEE — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
YOSEF MEYSTEL DECLARATION OF TR OF YOSEF MEYSTEL TTEE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022

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.