Aperion Care Wesley
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
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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)
- Above-median deficiencies (25 vs median 11.0)
- High staff turnover (57%)
Below average in IL · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $19,292 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility offers highly praised rehabilitation services and a compassionate staff for many residents. However, families should be extremely vigilant regarding hygiene standards and nursing responsiveness, as multiple recent reports indicate serious concerns regarding cleanliness and inadequate staffing.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
57 reviews on Google“Families often praise the facility for its compassionate, professional, and friendly staff, particularly regarding rehab services and long-term memory care support. However, there are serious allegations regarding declining care quality, hygiene issues like mold and improper cleaning methods, and significant concerns regarding nursing responsiveness and staffing levels.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and professional staff
- Effective rehabilitation and therapy services
- Clean and organized living arrangements
- Supportive environment for dementia care
Concerns
- Inadequate nursing responsiveness and staffing levels (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Issues with facility cleanliness and maintenance (mold, chipped paint) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor hygiene and personal care standards (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 30 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the recent updates to the facility, what specific improvements are being made to ensure the highest standards of care and safety for the residents?
- 2Could you walk us through the protocols the nursing team follows when a medical emergency occurs during the night shift?
- 3What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
- 4How does the facility ensure that the care plan is consistently followed by all staff members throughout every shift?
- 5We noticed you are active in communicating with the community; how does the management team typically handle and resolve specific concerns raised by families?
- 6What steps are being taken to increase the amount of time staff members are able to spend one-on-one with each resident?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The Rehab team worked very well with patients and the patients had a good time recovering some of his deficits.”
“The staff at Aperion Care Wesley are some of the most professional, compassionate, and diligent people in healthcare that I've ever encountered.”
“The care of these residents should be a priority into looking into. The state need to pay a visit to this establishment and thank GOD we got our mother out this place while we could because the managers tried to keep her there and my mom’s health was declining in there fast”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
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 anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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 filed multiple complaints against this facility, prompting several inspections that reveal concerning patterns in care quality, medication management, and safety protocols. The facility repeatedly struggles with pressure sore care, medication errors, and basic safety measures including fire safety and infection control across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistence of similar issues suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent standards of care and safety.
Mar 6, 2026Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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.
Dec 8, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Aug 27, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jan 16, 2025Routine39
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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 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
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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 pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Dec 11, 2024Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Aug 19, 2024Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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
Jan 16, 2025
$19,292
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Aperion Care Wesley
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Aperion Care
33 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 15 of 32
Ownership & Management
Owners
Jay Meystel Trust
Owner · Organization
Joshua Hoffman Tr Joshua Hoffman Ttee
Owner · Organization
Goldfarb, Brian
Owner
Ulbert, Lisa
Owner
Hamui, Moriel
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Hoffman, Joshua
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Meystel, Jay
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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