Aperion Care Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145197) · 134 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $52,921
Phone: (708) 599-6700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aperion Care Oak Lawn has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Aperion Care Oak Lawn reports total nurse staffing of about 3.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. CMS gives it a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.5%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $52,921.00 against Aperion Care Oak Lawn, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Aperion Care Oak Lawn is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Oak Lawn, Cook County, Illinois, first approved for certification in 1969. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for 134 beds, with an average of 127.1 residents according to CMS data. It is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aperion Care Oak Lawn holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 1. CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.5%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $52,921.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare directly for details.
There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aperion Care Oak Lawn has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below 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?
CMS reports 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 60.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $52,921.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 is certified for 134 beds with an average of 127.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aperion Care chain, which has 33 facilities nationally averaging a 1.9-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 10, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7085996700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 7085996700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145197?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.