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Aperion Care Wesley

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

1415 West Foster Avenue, Uptown · Chicago, IL 60640108 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 57 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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

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FoodN/AStaff6.0Clean4.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemory8.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.02025(19)3.52026(11)

Distribution · 30 analyzed

5
19
4
2
3
1
2
1
1
7

How They Respond to Reviews

17%response rate

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?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The Rehab team worked very well with patients and the patients had a good time recovering some of his deficits.

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★

The staff at Aperion Care Wesley are some of the most professional, compassionate, and diligent people in healthcare that I've ever encountered.

Visitor · 2025★★★★★

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

Long-term resident's family · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 57 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.70hrs
94%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.26hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
41%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN 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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility69.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
69.6%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
Cook
73.7%

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 Facility3.5%
Better than Avg
Here
3.5%
US
19.5%
IL
18.3%
Cook
10.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.5%
US
19.4%
IL
21.1%
Cook
17.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.9%
Better than Avg
Here
2.9%
US
15.3%
IL
15.9%
Cook
9.1%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.4%
Better than Avg
Here
13.4%
US
15.4%
IL
21.8%
Cook
24.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.0%
Better than Avg
Here
95.0%
US
93.4%
IL
90.0%
Cook
85.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility42.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
42.8%
US
79.7%
IL
63.1%
Cook
56.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility59.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
59.9%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
Cook
55.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
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

27deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (12.0)
10 complaint-triggered
$19,292 in fines

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, 2026Complaint
2
0580Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Aug 27, 2025Complaint
1
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Jan 16, 2025Routine
39
0687Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

0015Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0531Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0565Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0726Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0838Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0887Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

0211Potential for harm · Pattern

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0225Potential for harm · Pattern

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0311Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0781Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0813Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Dec 11, 2024Complaint
1
0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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, 2024Complaint
4
0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

Jan 16, 2025

$19,292

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aperion Care Wesley

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aperion Care

Chain Size

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

Key personnel

Ancona, CecilaManaging Control - Governing BodyCampbell, CrystalManaging Control - Governing BodyBerkowitz, DavidOfficer / DirectorFrankel, FrederickOfficer / DirectorMeystel, YosefOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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