Aperion Care Fox River
Elgin, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145447) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (847) 697-6636 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aperion Care Fox River holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Aperion Care Fox River reports total nurse staffing of about 3.17 hours per resident per day, including about 1.09 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 39.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Aperion Care Fox River has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Aperion Care Fox River is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elgin, Illinois (Kane County), first approved for federal certification on July 8, 1982. The facility is certified for 94 beds and reports an average daily census of 82.1 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aperion Care Fox River holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.16794 hours per resident per day, including 1.09207 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status indicated in the available data.
Aperion Care Fox River is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars — notably lower than this location's individual 5-star rating. There is no indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
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 Fox River has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours per resident per day, with a 39.7% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 94 beds and has an average daily census of 82.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 8, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8476976636 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8476976636 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145447?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.