APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL

CMS abuse icon · Cook · IL · For profit - Limited Liability company · APERION CARE chain · 218 certified beds · CCN 146001 · INTERNATIONAL NURSING & REHAB CENTER, LLC


APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL operates 218 certified beds in CHICAGO, Illinois. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 2001-02-06. It averages 193.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL?

CMS lists 71 health-inspection deficiencies for APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL since 2022-08-03, 46 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-10.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-10F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2026-02-19F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2026-02-04F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2025-06-20F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-05-29F0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.D
2025-05-05F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-03-27F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-02-26F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2025-02-03F0687Provide appropriate foot care.D
2025-01-27F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.E
2025-01-14F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E
2025-01-14F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-10-25F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E
2024-06-14F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F
2024-06-14F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E
2024-06-14F0600, F0677Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2024-05-02F0607, F0761, F0812, F0921Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2024-05-02F0686, F0695, F0814, F0880Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-05-02F0558, F0676, F0688, F0813Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D
2024-05-02F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2024-04-17F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-04-17F0677, F0686Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2024-03-22F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-02-23F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.G
2023-12-21F0684, F0755Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E
2023-12-21F0550, F0553, F0677Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2023-09-08F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-09-08F0583, F0688, F0692, F0726, F0806Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D
2023-07-14F0755, F0812Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-07-14F0658, F0677, F0695, F0725, F0761, F0806Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.E
2023-07-14F0558, F0688, F0689, F0693, F0759, F0760, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2022-08-03F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2022-08-03F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2022-08-03F0761, F0880Ensure 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2022-08-03F0557, F0580, F0677, F0684, F0688, F0695Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D

Why was APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL fined 5 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-04Fine$14,350
2025-05-05Fine$12,438
2025-02-26Fine$12,948
2024-04-17Fine$28,958
2024-02-23Fine$37,810

Has APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-03-169

How is APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL staffed relative to the IL average?

MeasureThis facilityIL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.143113.44603
Total nursing staff turnover (%)48.144.5
Average number of residents per day193.095.4

Who owns APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL, and what chain is it in?

APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name INTERNATIONAL NURSING & REHAB CENTER, LLC and belongs to the APERION CARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1219 LIMTED PARTNERSHIP, 257 LIMTED PARTNERSHIP, 42170 LIMTED PARTNERSHIP, INOFRE, CHRISTINAsince 01/01/2013
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYEDWARDS, DELORES, PEDRE, MANNYsince 01/01/2013
CORPORATE OFFICERSPECTOR, JENNIFER, ULBERT, LISAsince 01/01/2013
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLAPERION CARE INC, EDWARDS, DELORES, GUPTA, VIVEK, KRAMER, YISROEL, SPECTOR, JENNIFER, TUROFSKY, STEVEN, ULBERT, LISA, WILHELM, NAFTALIsince 01/01/2013
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFBERKOWITZ, DAVID, MEYSTEL, YOSEFsince 03/26/2025
ADP OF THE SNF4815 S WESTERN, LLC, APERION CARE INC, APERION CONSULTING, LLC, ATIED ASSOCIATES LLC, CURIS SERVICES LLC, DAVID A. BERKOWITZ REVOCABLE TRUST, DECLARATION OF TRUST OF YOSEF MEYSTEL, EDWARDS, DELORES, GUPTA, VIVEK, KRAMER, YISROEL, PEDRE, MANNY, SPECTOR, JENNIFER, TUROFSKY, STEVEN, ULBERT, LISA, WILHELM, NAFTALIsince 01/01/2013

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