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Complaint Investigation

Aperion Care International

May 29, 2025 · Chicago, IL · 4815 South Western Ave
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 218
Provider ID 146001
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Inspection Summary

APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL in CHICAGO, IL — inspection on May 29, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF 0776
Facility policy titled, Physician Notification of Laboratory/ Radiology/Diagnostic Results, revised date 3/14/18, documents, in part, To assure physician...
Minimal harm or reported to the physician so that prompt, appropriate action may be taken if indicated for the resident's care . Few responsible for monitoring the receipt of test results. Test results should be reported to the physician or other affected

F 0776 Facility policy titled, Physician Notification of Laboratory/ Radiology/Diagnostic Results, revised date 3/14/18, documents, in part, To assure physician ordered diagnostic test are performed, and to assure test results are

potential for actual harm A licensed nurse is responsible for assuring the laboratory is notified of physician's orders for testing . STAT or Same Day orders will be called to the laboratory service by the nurse who transcribes the order. A nurse is

practitioner who ordered them . X-ray or other diagnostic tests reveal suspected findings which may require immediate intervention including but not limited to: Pneumonia, New fracture .

Facility policy titled, Physician-Family Notification- Change in Condition, revised date 11/13/18, documents, in part, To ensure that medical care problems are communicated to the attending physician and family/responsible party in a timely, efficient, and effective manner .

The facility will inform the resident; consult with the resident's physician; and if known, notify the resident's legal representative or an interested family member when there is: A decision to transfer or discharge the resident from the facility .

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CHICAGO, IL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from APERION CARE INTERNATIONAL or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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