Aperion Care Forest Park
Nursing Home · Forest Park, IL
CMS certification number145969
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
8200 West Roosevelt RoadForest Park, IL 60130
Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 488-9850
- ZIP code
- 60130 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 232
- Residents per day
- 195.8 (84% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Berkshire Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC
- Chain
- Aperion Care (33 facilities, avg 1.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 19, 1998
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
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
- 3.26 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.67 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.78 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.73 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.2 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 42.9 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 17, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 27.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 18
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 67 health · 13 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-07 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-08 |
| 2026-06-07 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-06-07 | 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 2026-06-08 |
| 2026-06-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-08 |
| 2026-05-22 | 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 2026-06-08 |
| 2026-05-22 | 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 2026-06-22 |
| 2026-05-22 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-25 |
| 2026-05-22 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-25 |
| 2026-02-26 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-02-26 | 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 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-02-26 | 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 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-02-09 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2026-02-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2026-01-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | 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 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-05-27 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. F0675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-19 | 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 2025-05-13 |
| 2025-04-10 | 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 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2025-03-18 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-21 | 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 2025-02-22 |
| 2025-02-21 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-22 |
| 2025-02-21 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-22 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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 2025-01-18 |
| 2025-01-17 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-22 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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 2025-01-18 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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 2025-01-18 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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 2025-01-18 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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 2025-01-18 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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 2025-01-18 |
| 2025-01-17 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-18 |
| 2024-12-08 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-09 |
| 2024-11-27 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-27 | 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 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-27 | 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 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-27 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-10-22 | 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 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-09-16 | 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 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-09-16 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-09-16 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. F0773 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-01 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-06-23 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-07-08 |
| 2024-06-23 | 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 · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-08 |
| 2024-06-23 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-08 |
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
8 penalties in the last three years, including $387,772 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | Fine | $14,505 |
| 2025-05-19 | Fine | $12,600 |
| 2025-03-18 | Fine | $134,843 |
| 2024-10-22 | Fine | $15,301 |
| 2024-05-11 | Payment Denial | 30 days payment denial |
| 2024-05-11 | Fine | $74,188 |
| 2023-10-06 | Payment Denial | 18 days payment denial |
| 2023-10-06 | Fine | $136,335 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Elisheva Meystel Irrevocable Trust (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 21% | |
| 8200 West Roosevelt Road, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Abarca, Daisy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aperion Care INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aperion Consulting, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Curis Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Declaration of Trust of Yosef Meystel (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evans, Donald (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Geigel, Katherine (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Isaac Scheiner Ugma Rachel Scheiner (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mubarak, Tariq (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spector, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turofsky, Steven (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ulbert, Lisa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilhelm, Naftali (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yosef Meystel Declaration of TR of Yosef Meystel Ttee (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spector, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ulbert, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Groner, Mordechai (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Isaac Scheiner Ugma Rachel Scheiner (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacob and Aviva Scheiner (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kleiner, David (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scheiner, Jacob (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scheiner, Rachel (individual) | Indirect 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 | |
| Abarca, Daisy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Frankel, Frederick (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Geigel, Katherine (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Abarca, Daisy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aperion Care INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evans, Donald (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mubarak, Tariq (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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Aperion Care Forest Park?
Aperion Care Forest Park 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 Forest Park have?
It has 232 certified beds and cares for about 196 residents per day.
Has Aperion Care Forest Park been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 8 penalties totaling $387,772 in the last three years.
Who owns Aperion Care Forest Park?
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 Forest Park?
(708) 488-9850. The facility is located at 8200 West Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL 60130.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.