APERION CARE LAKESHORE

CMS abuse icon · Cook · IL · For profit - Limited Liability company · APERION CARE chain · 313 certified beds · CCN 145244 · LAKESHORE OPCO LLC


APERION CARE LAKESHORE operates 313 certified beds in CHICAGO, Illinois. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1972-05-12. It averages 252.8 residents a day.

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

CMS lists 89 health-inspection deficiencies for APERION CARE LAKESHORE, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-22.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-22F0803, F0925Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2026-05-22F0584, F0677Honor 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. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E
2026-03-05F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2026-03-05F0755, F0805, F0880, F0914Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.E
2026-03-05F0583, F0677, F0695, F0813Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / 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. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D
2026-03-01F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2025-12-19F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2025-09-19F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2025-09-10F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2025-08-19F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-04-24F0686, F0689Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-04-24F0641, F0656, F0684, F0800Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.D
2025-04-14F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.F
2025-04-14F0600, F0657Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D
2025-03-14F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-02-06F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.F
2025-02-06F0761, F0813, 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. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-02-06F0550, F0558, F0578, F0584, F0645, F0677, F0686, F0689, F0695, F0755Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / 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. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide 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. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-01-27F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-11-21F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2024-08-30F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-08-12F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.D
2024-05-03F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.G
2024-05-03F0576, F0725, F0812, F0814Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.F
2024-05-03F0761, F0880, F0883, F0887Ensure 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.E
2024-05-03F0550, F0558, F0644, F0645, F0656, F0657, F0677, F0684, F0695, F0700, F0758, F0919Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / 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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. / 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. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2024-04-25F0584, F0689Honor 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. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E
2024-03-28F0677, F0806Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D
2024-02-13F0686, F0689Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-01-26F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E
2024-01-26F0558, F0600, F0609Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2023-10-05F0684, F0759, F0842Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2023-08-25F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2023-08-25F0684, F0761, F0812, F0880Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-08-25F0550, F0558, F0689, F0755Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D

Why was APERION CARE LAKESHORE fined 5 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-01Fine$32,923
2025-08-19Fine$42,874
2025-04-14Fine$37,830
2025-01-27Fine$41,659
2024-04-25Fine$53,700

Has APERION CARE LAKESHORE had payment denied by Medicare more than once?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-02-1411
2024-05-3011

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

MeasureThis facilityIL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.448983.44603
Total nursing staff turnover (%)22.244.5
Average number of residents per day252.895.4

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

APERION CARE LAKESHORE is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name LAKESHORE OPCO LLC and belongs to the APERION CARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTLAKE PALACE INVESTMENT GROUP LLCsince 07/01/2021
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYPEDRE, MANNYsince 09/01/2021
CORPORATE OFFICERSPECTOR, JENNIFER, ULBERT, LISAsince 09/01/2021
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLAPERION CARE INC, ALCANTARA, RONALDO, GUPTA, VIVEK, SPECTOR, JENNIFER, STAVROPOULOS, KONSTANTINOS, TUROFSKY, STEVEN, ULBERT, LISA, WILHELM, NAFTALIsince 09/01/2021
ADP OF THE SNFAPERION CARE INC, CURIS SERVICES LLC, DAVID A BERKOWITZ REVOC TR DAVID BERKOWITZ TTEE, LAKE PALACE INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, LAKESHORE PROP, LLC, MEIR MEYSTEL REVOCABLE TRUST, YOSEF MEYSTEL DECLARATION OF TR OF YOSEF MEYSTEL TTEE, ALCANTARA, RONALDO, GUPTA, VIVEK, PEDRE, MANNY, SPECTOR, JENNIFER, STAVROPOULOS, KONSTANTINOS, TUROFSKY, STEVEN, ULBERT, LISA, WILHELM, NAFTALIsince 03/26/2025

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