Aperion Care Midlothian
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (18 vs median 11.0)
- High staff turnover (56%)
Below average in IL · Below recommended RN staffing · $19,565 in fines
What this means for your family
Aperion Care Midlothian is well-regarded for its therapy services and compassionate staff, making it a strong candidate for short-term rehabilitation. However, families of residents with dementia should be cautious and conduct a thorough tour to assess if the facility's staffing levels and environment meet their specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
45 reviews on Google“Aperion Care Midlothian receives praise for its dedicated, compassionate staff and effective rehabilitation services, with many families and residents feeling like part of a family. However, the facility is frequently described as dated and in need of physical upgrades, and some reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding staffing levels and the quality of care for residents with complex needs like dementia.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Strong, involved administrative leadership
- Clean and well-maintained environment despite age
Concerns
- Building is dated and rooms are small (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Understaffing issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate care for dementia/memory care patients (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 52 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the current staffing levels, how does your team ensure that residents receive timely assistance with daily needs like hygiene and mobility?
- 2I noticed the facility has a more traditional layout; how do you maximize the space in the rooms to ensure they feel comfortable and personalized for new residents?
- 3Since specialized memory care is a complex area, what specific training or additional resources do your staff members receive to support residents with cognitive challenges?
- 4With 18 recent state violations, what specific steps have you taken over the last few months to improve your quality of care and compliance?
- 5What does a typical daily activity schedule look like to keep residents engaged and social throughout the week?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The building might not look so great but the love and attention in here is awesome.”
“Aperion may have worn furniture, but the place is very clean and the staff is really nice.”
“Physical, occupational and speech therapy was excellent. Dietitian was knowledgeable. Nurses and CNA’s (nurse’s assistant) warm and friendly.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have repeatedly filed complaints against this facility, triggering 8 deficiency reports spanning serious issues including abuse protection, pressure ulcer care, and nursing staffing. The most recurring problems involve quality of care (especially wound care and daily living assistance), medication management, and protecting residents from abuse and neglect. While the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing care concerns that families should carefully evaluate.
Nov 15, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jul 24, 2025Routine17
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Sep 6, 2024Routine3
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Apr 17, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jan 17, 2024Complaint3
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Aug 18, 2023Complaint2
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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
Apr 17, 2024
$19,565
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Aperion Care Midlothian
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Aperion Care
33 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 11 of 32
Ownership & Management
Owners
Lowinger, Rita
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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