Aperion Care West Chicago
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0584
F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
August 8, August 11, and August 15, 2025.The facility does not have documentation to show temperatures were monitored in Resident R1 and Resident R2's room every two hours. The facility's policy titled Code White- Extreme Weather and Temperatures dated June 24, 2025, showed Purpose: To provide staff specific guidance and instruction on how to initiate an emergency code and steps to be taken to ensure the safety of residents and staff in the event of extreme weather/temperature related conditions. The facility will follow federal requirement to maintain facility temperatures between 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat and Humidity.
Monitoring of Facility Temperatures During Extreme Hot Weather and/or Cooling Outage: It is recommended that the temperature and relative humidity levels be measured at least every two hours between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM in all areas occupied by residents during periods of extreme heat.
Temperatures in resident areas should be at 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity at 30-60%.
The heat index should not exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Note: The heat index, also known as apparent temperature, is determined by combining the actual air temperature and relative humidity to reflect how hot
the conditions feel to the human body. It essentially represents the 'feels like' temperature. This is because high humidity reduces the body's ability to cool itself through sweat evaporation, making the air feel hotter than the actual temperature.
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APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO in WEST CHICAGO, IL inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 WEST 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 WEST CHICAGO or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.