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Aperion Care Burbank

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

5701 West 79th Street, Burbank, IL 6045956 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.2/5

based on 85 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • High staff turnover (52%)
  • High RN turnover (54%)

Bottom 25% in IL · Meets national RN staffing standard · Worst in APERION CARE chain · $77,676 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Aperion Care Burbank has a polarized reputation; while many families praise the therapy team and clean environment, there are recurring, serious reports of neglect and understaffing. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend unannounced visits at different times of the day and specific inquiries about how they manage staffing ratios on weekends and nights.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

85 reviews on Google
Aperion Care Burbank receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the facility as a 'hidden gem' with attentive therapy and nursing staff, while others report severe neglect and unprofessionalism. Critical concerns frequently involve understaffing, poor communication, and hygiene issues, with multiple reviewers alleging that residents were left unassisted or mistreated. Prospective families should be aware of the stark contrast between experiences, as some report excellent care while others describe urgent situations requiring immediate removal of their loved ones.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food3.0Staff4.0Clean5.0Activities7.0Meds2.0Memory3.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive physical and occupational therapy teams
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Small, home-like atmosphere
  • Responsive administrative leadership in select cases

Concerns

  • Severe understaffing leading to neglect (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or abusive staff behavior (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and lack of updates for families (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Hygiene and cleanliness issues (mentioned by 5 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(2)'18(5)'20(2)'22(10)'24(10)'26(9)

Distribution · 87 analyzed

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4
5
3
4
2
3
1
33

How They Respond to Reviews

8%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance with daily needs like hygiene and mobility?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a smaller, home-like atmosphere; how does this size help your team provide more personalized attention to residents?
  • 3Could you walk me through your process for keeping families updated on a loved one's health status, especially regarding medication management changes?
  • 4I see your administrative team has been responsive in some instances; what is the best way for families to escalate concerns if they feel their loved one's needs aren't being met?
  • 5What steps are being taken to improve the dining and nutritional experience for residents to ensure they are getting the support they need during mealtimes?
  • 6How do you monitor and maintain the quality of care provided by your nursing staff to ensure a professional and supportive environment for all residents?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff from upper management through nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, cna's, and supporting staff have all been wonderful giving 100% to make this stay so very productive, he refers to it as his 'home'.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My grandma has been in this facility for over a year and my family and I are very satisfied with our decision. Highly recommend for your loved one.

Memory care family member · 2017☆☆☆☆

My aunt was a resident here I won't even begin to tell you how difficult it was being out of town and having your relative enough facility like this. Some of the nurses were very fine but that was a small percentage considering the rest were the nightmares that you hear about.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 85 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.89hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.49hrs
85%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
49%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
57%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility87.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
87.3%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
Cook
74.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Better than Avg
Here
1.9%
US
19.5%
IL
18.3%
Cook
10.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.2%
Better than Avg
Here
11.2%
US
15.4%
IL
21.8%
Cook
24.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.0%
Better than Avg
Here
5.0%
US
14.4%
IL
14.2%
Cook
8.9%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
17.2%
US
15.3%
IL
15.9%
Cook
9.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility86.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
86.0%
US
93.4%
IL
90.0%
Cook
85.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility23.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.8%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
Cook
55.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility29.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.8%
US
79.7%
IL
63.1%
Cook
55.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
2.4%
US
1.6%
IL
2.4%
Cook
2.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
6penalties
Near state avg (12.0)
11 complaint-triggered
$77,676 in fines

Families filed multiple complaints triggering 11 deficiencies, with recurring issues in accident prevention, wound care, and medication management. The facility shows a pattern of problems with safety supervision, having repeated accident hazard violations including recent complaints in 2024. While all deficiencies show planned correction dates, the persistence of safety issues across multiple surveys raises concerns about sustained quality improvement.

May 30, 2025Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Nov 21, 2024Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Sep 20, 2024Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Aug 15, 2024Routine
16
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0013Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

0036Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0374Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0607Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0925Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0790Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Mar 8, 2024Complaint
1
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Oct 25, 2023Complaint
4
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 21, 2024

$14,050

Fine

Aug 15, 2024

$42,900

Payment Denial

Aug 15, 2024

9-day denial

Fine

Mar 8, 2024

$10,839

Fine

Sep 8, 2023

$9,887

Payment Denial

Sep 8, 2023

44-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aperion Care Burbank

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aperion Care

Chain Size

33 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 31 of 32 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Chesed L'avrohom Nachlas David

Owner · Organization

Berkowitz, David

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Meystel, Yosef

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Turofsky, Steven

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Doss, NatomaManaging Control - Governing BodyPedre, MannyManaging Control - Governing BodyUlbert, LisaManaging Control - Governing BodyFrankel, FrederickOfficer / DirectorSpector, JenniferOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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