APERION CARE DEKALB
1212 SOUTH SECOND STREET, Dekalb, IL 60115
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How APERION CARE DEKALB Compares
APERION CARE DEKALB is a 119-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dekalb, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.1%) is above the Illinois average of 21.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 119 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dekalb, the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.8% (52% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.3% — better than the Illinois average of 26.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask APERION CARE DEKALB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APERION CARE DEKALB with other nursing homes in Dekalb.
How is APERION CARE DEKALB addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is APERION CARE DEKALB doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.1% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is APERION CARE DEKALB doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.8% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is APERION CARE DEKALB's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 119 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APERION CARE DEKALB?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does APERION CARE DEKALB lag behind other Dekalb options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Dekalb
Dekalb sits in DeKalb County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 13,140 (12.6%)
- Median age
- 31.3 years
- Median household income
- $62,353
- Median home value
- $182,300
Demographics for DeKalb County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dekalb.
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