APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO
201 WEST NORTH AVENUE, West Chicago, IL 60185
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO Compares
APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO is a 213-bed for-profit nursing facility in West Chicago, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (87.1%) is above the Illinois average of 21.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 213 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Chicago, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 87.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (301% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (57% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (69% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
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 WEST CHICAGO
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO with other nursing homes in West Chicago.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO, 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 WEST CHICAGO 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 WEST CHICAGO doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 87.1% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 213 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APERION CARE WEST CHICAGO?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around West Chicago
West Chicago sits in DuPage County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 144,024 (15.6%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $94,930
- Median home value
- $315,600
Demographics for DuPage County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Chicago.
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