Aperion Care Dolton
Dolton, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145877) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $134,969 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (708) 849-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aperion Care Dolton has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Aperion Care Dolton reports total nurse staffing of about 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.9%. Its CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Aperion Care Dolton has 3 federal fines on record totaling $134,969.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection details on Care Compare.
About this facility
Aperion Care Dolton is a for-profit nursing home in Dolton, Cook County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1996. The facility has 88 certified beds and an average daily census of 83.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aperion Care Dolton holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.14 per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $134,969.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for Aperion Care Dolton, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
Aperion Care Dolton is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recently reported figures available on that source.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aperion Care Dolton has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.14 hours per resident per day, with 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 31.9%. The CMS staffing rating is 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $134,969.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 88 certified beds with an average daily population of 83.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Aperion Care chain, which includes 33 facilities nationally with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7088495000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 7088495000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145877?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.