Midway Neurological / Rehab Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
Above average in IL · Critically understaffed (RN) · Significantly below average staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Chain outperformer · $55,162 in fines
What this means for your family
While some families report excellent experiences with the rehab therapy and specific staff members, the facility has a recurring pattern of severe hygiene and neglect complaints. If you choose this facility, perform an unannounced visit to check the cleanliness of the room and the responsiveness of the staff, and ensure you have a plan for frequent, active oversight of your loved one's daily care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
134 reviews on Google“Midway Neurological / Rehab Center (often referred to as Aperion Care Oak Lawn in reviews) receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate, attentive staff and effective rehab therapy, while others report severe neglect and unsanitary conditions. Common criticisms include persistent odors, facility maintenance issues, and significant concerns regarding basic hygiene and medical oversight. Families should be aware that experiences appear to vary drastically depending on the specific unit or shift.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing/CNA staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
- Helpful social services and admissions support
- Warm, welcoming atmosphere noted by some visitors
Concerns
- Unsanitary conditions including odors of urine/feces, pests, and dirty rooms (mentioned by 14 reviewers)
- Neglect of basic hygiene (lack of bathing, unchanged linens, uncleaned patients) (mentioned by 11 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to slow response times for call lights (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Poor quality or unappealing food (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Medical errors, including missed medication and lack of doctor oversight (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 216 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the size of the facility, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that call lights are answered promptly and that residents receive consistent attention?
- 2I understand that maintaining a clean environment is a top priority; could you walk me through your daily housekeeping schedule and how you manage room sanitation and odor control?
- 3How do you ensure that residents receive consistent assistance with their daily hygiene and bathing routines, especially during busy shift changes?
- 4Could you explain your process for medication management and how the nursing team coordinates with attending physicians to ensure oversight and accuracy?
- 5What steps are being taken to improve the dining experience and ensure that residents receive nutritious, appetizing meals that meet their dietary needs?
- 6I noticed your team is active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that input to make tangible improvements to the quality of care for your residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses were knowledgeable the cna’s were compassionate and the administrator, Jonathan ,went above and beyond not only for us, but his entire building.”
“I walked in this facility to visit my mom seeing her half naked in her gown in the lounge area where the patients were watching T.V. This facility had my mom sleeping the whole day.”
“My dad has been a resident here for 9 months. The staff are always attentive to his needs and he is more happy and social than being home all alone. The therapy team is absolutely AMAZING.”
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 whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Midway Neurological has concerning patterns of abuse/neglect reporting failures and treatment care issues, with families filing over 20 complaints triggering federal investigations. Recurring problems include resident rights violations, inadequate treatment and care, and failures to properly report suspected abuse. While the facility corrects each deficiency when cited, these serious care issues persist across multiple years.
Jun 13, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jun 13, 2025Routine11
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Apr 3, 2025Complaint2
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 Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Jan 31, 2025Complaint2
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Dec 18, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jul 17, 2024Routine5
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 27, 2024
$30,722
Fine
May 3, 2024
$24,440
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Midway Neurological / Rehab Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Infinity Healthcare Consulting
70 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 19 of 69
Ownership & Management
Owners
A&f Realty LLC
Owner · Organization
Gubin Enterprises Limited Partnership
Owner · Organization
Blisko, Michael
Owner
Key personnel
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