Aperion Care Chicago Heights
Nursing Home · Chicago Heights, IL
CMS certification number145180
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
490 West 16Th PlaceChicago Heights, IL 60411
Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 481-4444
- ZIP code
- 60411 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 200
- Residents per day
- 141.8 (71% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Riviera Care Center, LLC
- Chain
- Aperion Care (33 facilities, avg 1.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 1, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.14 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.34 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.39 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 1.79 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 53.3 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 60.0 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 29, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 28 health · 8 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-03-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-01-29 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-29 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-29 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-29 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-29 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-24 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-07-22 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-07-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-07-22 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-02-23 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-24 |
| 2025-01-09 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-11-22 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-25 |
| 2024-08-23 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-24 |
| 2024-07-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-07-19 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-06-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-02 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-03-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2023-11-16 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 1219 Limted Partnership (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 257 Limted Partnership (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 42170 Limted Partnership (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aperion Care INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aperion Consulting, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barnabas, Satish (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crisler, Cristina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Curis Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| David a Berkowitz Revoc TR David Berkowitz Ttee (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Declaration of Trust of Yosef Meystel (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jude, Jodie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Riviera Realty, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Taylor, Kathleen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turofsky, Steven (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spector, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 417A Limited Partnership (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bider Family Trust (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chavin, Rachel (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dennis Riben Trust DTD 12/7/87 (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Inofre, Christina (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Isadore Meystel Revocable Trust (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jay Meystel Trust (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Joyce L. Ruben Trust DTD 11/16/94 (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lafer, Rebecca (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stein, Zalmen (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weinstock, David (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wrotslovskty, Sheldon (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berkowitz, David (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meystel, Yosef (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crisler, Cristina (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jude, Jodie (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aperion Care INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barnabas, Satish (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crisler, Cristina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spector, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Taylor, Kathleen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ulbert, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilhelm, Naftali (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Aperion Care Chicago Heights?
Aperion Care Chicago Heights has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.
How many beds does Aperion Care Chicago Heights have?
It has 200 certified beds and cares for about 142 residents per day.
Has Aperion Care Chicago Heights been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Aperion Care Chicago Heights?
It is part of Aperion Care and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Aperion Care Chicago Heights?
(708) 481-4444. The facility is located at 490 West 16Th Place, Chicago Heights, IL 60411.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.