APERION CARE WILMINGTON
555 WEST KAHLER, Wilmington, IL 60481
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How APERION CARE WILMINGTON Compares
APERION CARE WILMINGTON is a 171-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wilmington, 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 health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (71.8%) is above the Illinois average of 21.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 171 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 71.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (230% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (75% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.9% — worse 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 WILMINGTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APERION CARE WILMINGTON with other nursing homes in Wilmington.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for APERION CARE WILMINGTON, 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 WILMINGTON addressing its health inspections 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 WILMINGTON doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 71.8% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is APERION CARE WILMINGTON doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.6% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does APERION CARE WILMINGTON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 171 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APERION CARE WILMINGTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Wilmington
Wilmington sits in Will County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than 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+
- 90,093 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 38.1 years
- Median household income
- $90,800
- Median home value
- $239,400
Demographics for Will County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wilmington.
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