Aperion Care Dolton

Nursing Home · Dolton, IL

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number145877
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

14325 South Blackstone
Dolton, IL 60419
Cook County
Phone
(708) 849-5000
ZIP code
60419 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
88
Residents per day
83.1 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Dolton Nursing & Rehab, LLC
Chain
Aperion Care (33 facilities, avg 1.9★)
Medicare certified since
May 1, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.14 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.34 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.84 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.96 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.73 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.9 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
57.1 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 22, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
32 health · 47 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-03 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-25
2026-04-03 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 2026-02-11
2025-12-29 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-12-29 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-07-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-24
2025-02-21 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-25
2024-09-30 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-02 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 2024-08-03
2024-04-15 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 2024-04-16
2024-03-22 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-25
2024-03-22 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-25
2024-03-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-25
2024-03-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-25
2024-03-22 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-25
2024-03-05 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-06
2024-01-25 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-02-13
2023-12-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-12-29
2023-08-31 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 2023-09-04
2023-08-31 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-04
2023-08-31 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-04
2023-08-17 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-09-05
2022-12-23 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-25
2022-12-23 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-25
2022-12-23 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-25
2022-12-23 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-25
2022-12-23 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-25
2021-02-19 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 2021-03-05
2021-02-19 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-03-05
2021-02-19 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-03-05
2021-02-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-03-05
2021-02-19 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-03-05
2021-02-19 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-03-05

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Fines & penalties

4 penalties in the last three years, including $134,969 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-09-30Fine$9,737
2024-01-25Payment Denial53 days payment denial
2024-01-25Fine$114,062
2023-12-12Fine$11,170

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Meystel, Joel (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 8%
Aperion Care INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Aperion Consulting, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Briggs, Letesha (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Curis Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
David A. Berkowitz Revocable Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Declaration of Trust of Yosef Meystel (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dolton Nursing & Rehab Realty LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jude, Jodie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Meystel, Joel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, Olubukola (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Spector, Jennifer (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ulbert, Lisa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilhelm, Naftali (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Zaman, Asad (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Spector, Jennifer (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jude, Jodie (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ulbert, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Frederick S Frankel Trust (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Jay Meystel Trust (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Turofsky, Steven (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Berkowitz, David (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Frankel, Frederick (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Meystel, Jay (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
Briggs, Letesha (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, Olubukola (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Ulbert, Lisa (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Aperion Care INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Briggs, Letesha (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, Olubukola (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Spector, Jennifer (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Turofsky, Steven (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ulbert, Lisa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilhelm, Naftali (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Zaman, Asad (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Aperion Care Dolton?

Aperion Care Dolton has a 1-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 Dolton have?

It has 88 certified beds and cares for about 83 residents per day.

Has Aperion Care Dolton been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $134,969 in the last three years.

Who owns Aperion Care Dolton?

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 Dolton?

(708) 849-5000. The facility is located at 14325 South Blackstone, Dolton, IL 60419.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.