Aperion Care Dekalb
Dekalb, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145261) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $44,190
Phone: (815) 758-8151 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aperion Care Dekalb has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Aperion Care Dekalb reports 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 65.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Aperion Care Dekalb has 3 federal fines on record totaling $44,190.00, with no payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Aperion Care Dekalb is a for-profit nursing home in Dekalb, IL (De Kalb County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1974. The facility is licensed for 119 beds and reports an average daily population of 75.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Aperion Care Dekalb holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.87 of those hours from registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.9%.
CMS's penalty record for this facility shows 3 federal fines totaling $44,190.00. There are no payment denials on record.
This facility is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status are indicated in the data provided for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data current as of the most recent CMS Care Compare update.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aperion Care Dekalb has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and nursing turnover of 65.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $44,190.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Aperion Care Dekalb is certified for 119 beds and has an average daily population of 75.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Aperion Care chain, which has 33 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 7, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 3, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8157588151 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 8157588151 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145261?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.