Complaint Investigation

Aperion Care Lakeshore

December 19, 2025 · Chicago, IL · 7200 North Sheridan Road

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 313

Provider ID 145244

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Aperion Care Lakeshore

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Inspection Summary

APERION CARE LAKESHORE in CHICAGO, IL — inspection on December 19, 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.

Inspection Findings

FF0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

uncomfortable when bitten by bedbugs, and it is inconvenient when they are not able to access their personal belongings because of bedbugs.

Per V11 (Pest Control Company) service report, dated 12/11/2025, the room that was seen full of plastic bags and clutter needs to be treated for bed bugs.

Per report, dead bedbugs and live bedbugs were seen.

Rooms that were occupied by residents R3, R4, R5, R5, R7, R8, R9 and R10, were included on pest control report related to bedbugs.

Change of rooms related to bedbugs' concern: R4 and R5 were relocated on 09/10/2025.R6, R7 and R8 were relocated on 12/11/2025. R9 and R10 were relocated on 12/10/2025.

Pest Control Policy dated 09/01/2022:The Environmental Services Director will be responsible for coordinating the facility pest control.

The pest control program will be conducted on a regular and as needed basis.

Employees are instructed to promptly report all observation of pests to their department heads.

The facility shall be kept in such condition and cleaning procedures used to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects and rodents.

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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 LAKESHORE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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