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Aperion Care Dekalb

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

1212 South Second Street, Dekalb, IL 60115119 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 41 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 (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (17 vs median 11.0)
  • High staff turnover (67%)

Bottom 25% in IL · Meets national RN staffing standard · Worst in APERION CARE chain · $68,368 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has shown signs of improvement under new ownership, particularly regarding facility aesthetics and the responsiveness of the admissions team. However, families should remain vigilant about resident hygiene and staffing ratios, as multiple reports of neglect and understaffing persist. We recommend conducting an unannounced visit to observe the environment firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

41 reviews on Google
Aperion Care DeKalb presents a polarized experience, with recent reviews highlighting significant improvements following facility remodeling and changes in management. While many families praise the dedicated therapy team and accessible admissions staff, others report severe concerns regarding hygiene, staffing levels, and neglectful care. Potential families should weigh the positive reports of recent facility updates against recurring complaints about cleanliness and inconsistent nursing attention.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff5.0Clean3.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms7.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
  • Accessible and helpful admissions team
  • Recent facility remodeling and aesthetic updates
  • Responsive leadership for family concerns

Concerns

  • Understaffing and high staff-to-patient ratios (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor cleanliness and hygiene standards (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Presence of pests or bugs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Neglect of resident hygiene and personal care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2341.02022(1)2.02023(3)2.32024(3)4.02025(28)3.72026(9)

Distribution · 44 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

20%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent facility updates, could you walk me through your current housekeeping schedule and the specific protocols in place to maintain high hygiene standards throughout the building?
  • 2I noticed that staffing levels are a common topic of conversation in the industry; how do you manage daily staff-to-resident ratios to ensure that personal care needs, like hygiene and grooming assistance, are consistently met?
  • 3Could you explain the specific steps your team takes to monitor and maintain a pest-free environment for the residents?
  • 4Since your admissions team has been so helpful during our initial contact, how does that communication continue once a resident is settled, especially if our family has concerns we need to address with leadership?
  • 5How are medication management and administration overseen to ensure accuracy and safety for residents with complex health needs?
  • 6What does a typical daily activity schedule look like for residents who are participating in your physical or occupational therapy programs?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Any questions or concerns we had which were minimal, the director of nursing Jessica addressed immediately while maintaining professionalism and thoughtful care throughout.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

Since the change of ownership they are finally doing something about the conditions by starting with some remodeling and reducing employee turnover.

Pastor/Visitor · 2025★★★★

The admissions team and process was so much better here than other facilities we have experienced. My mother is only 3 weeks in, but so far, the PT and OT have been really good and I find the administration very accessible and attentive to our needs.

Resident's family · 2025★★★★
Source: 41 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.71hrs
94%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.98hrs
73%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
71%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
61%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

11

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility98.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
98.4%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
De kalb
21.1%

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

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility56.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
56.8%
US
93.4%
IL
90.0%
De kalb
90.0%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.1%
US
15.5%
IL
21.8%
De kalb
18.6%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.7%
US
19.4%
IL
21.1%
De kalb
18.3%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.9%
US
19.5%
IL
18.3%
De kalb
17.7%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.5%
US
95.5%
IL
91.8%
De kalb
92.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility16.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
16.2%
US
79.8%
IL
63.1%
De kalb
75.3%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility27.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.2%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
De kalb
75.9%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Better than Avg
Here
1.5%
US
1.6%
IL
2.4%
De kalb
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

15deficiencies
3penalties
Above state avg (12.0)
19 complaint-triggered
$68,368 in fines

Families have filed numerous complaints triggering inspections, with the facility showing persistent problems in accident prevention, pressure sore treatment, and medication management. Recent complaints continue through 2025, with repeated issues around resident safety supervision and wound care appearing across multiple surveys. While the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, the recurring nature of complaints and similar care problems suggests ongoing quality concerns that families should carefully investigate before placement.

Apr 1, 2026Complaint
2
0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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.

Dec 24, 2025Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Dec 6, 2025Complaint
1
0802Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Jun 23, 2025Complaint
1
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

May 12, 2025Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Mar 19, 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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 23, 2025

$22,165

Fine

Feb 21, 2025

$10,542

Fine

Feb 21, 2025

$11,062

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aperion Care Dekalb

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aperion Care

Chain Size

33 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 26 of 32 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Silver Lake Investor Group LLC

Owner · Organization

20%

Jeremias, Shraga

Owner

33%

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

Falk, EricaManaging Control - Governing BodyLemus, LorenaManaging Control - Governing BodyPedre, MannyManaging Control - Governing BodyUlbert, LisaManaging Control - Governing BodyFrankel, FrederickOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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