Aperion Care Westchester
Westchester, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145660) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $53,141 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (708) 531-1441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aperion Care Westchester holds a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Aperion Care Westchester reports total nurse staffing of about 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
Aperion Care Westchester has 2 federal fines on record totaling $53,141.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Aperion Care Westchester is a for-profit nursing home in Westchester, Cook County, Illinois, certified for 120 beds with an average of 115.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aperion Care Westchester holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.93, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.65 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $53,141.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
This facility does not currently show a CMS abuse icon, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Aperion Care Westchester is part of the Aperion Care chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. Data reflects the current CMS Care Compare vintage as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aperion Care Westchester has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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 about 2.93 hours per resident per day, with 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 38.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $53,141.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not currently show a CMS abuse icon and is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 115.2 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 operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 24, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 2 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 7085311441 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145660?state=IL.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7085311441 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details for Aperion Care Westchester at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145660?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.