Aperion Care Forest Park
Forest Park, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145969) · 232 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 6 totaling $387,772 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (708) 488-9850 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aperion Care Forest Park has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Aperion Care Forest Park reports total nurse staffing of 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Aperion Care Forest Park has 6 federal fines on record totaling $387,772.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Aperion Care Forest Park is a for-profit nursing home in Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 1998. The facility has 232 certified beds with an average of 195.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aperion Care Forest Park holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 38.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $387,772.00, and 2 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Aperion Care Forest Park is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars. There has been no change of ownership at this facility in the past 12 months.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aperion Care Forest Park 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?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 38.2%. CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $387,772.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. No Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 232 certified beds with an average of 195.8 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 out of 5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 19, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; for this facility those are 1, 1, 2, and 1 out of 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7084889850 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7084889850 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145969?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.