APERION CARE DOLTON
14325 SOUTH BLACKSTONE, Dolton, IL 60419
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How APERION CARE DOLTON Compares
APERION CARE DOLTON is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dolton, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the Illinois average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dolton, the local average is 1.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.5% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (31% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (78% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (73% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.7% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9% (42% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask APERION CARE DOLTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APERION CARE DOLTON with other nursing homes in Dolton.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for APERION CARE DOLTON, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is APERION CARE DOLTON addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is APERION CARE DOLTON doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.5% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help APERION CARE DOLTON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does APERION CARE DOLTON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 88 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APERION CARE DOLTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Dolton
Dolton sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dolton.
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