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Aperion Care Chicago Heights

Nursing home / skilled nursing in Chicago Heights, Illinois

Checked November 1, 2026

Provider details
Address490 WEST 16TH PLACE
CityChicago Heights
StateIllinois
ZIP code60411
CountyCook
Phone708-481-4444
CMS certification number (CCN)145180
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds200
CertificationMedicare and Medicaid
First approved for Medicare/MedicaidNovember 1, 1967
Located in a hospitalN
Continuing care retirement communityN
Care typesskilled nursing, rehab services
Services offeredskilled nursing care, rehabilitation services

Aperion Care Chicago Heights is in 490 WEST 16TH PLACE, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. Phone: 708-481-4444. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 1, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 113.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 43.3%.

Quality measures

Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01

Star ratings and staffing hours
Overall rating2 of 5
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating1 of 5
Quality measure rating5 of 5
Long-stay quality rating5 of 5
RN staffing hours per resident per day0.38
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.05

Inspection results

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score128
Total Weighted Health Survey Score113.000
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score68
Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score128
Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score68
Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date2026-01-29
Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies13
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies13
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies9
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies5
Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies13

Staffing

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Nursing Case-Mix Index1.75659
Registered Nurse turnover58.8
Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio1.24559
Total nursing staff turnover43.3
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day0.36495
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day0.74756
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home1
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day1.30556
Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend0.29436
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend1.70000

Penalties

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Number of Fines0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars0.00

Ownership

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Chain ID38
Chain NameAPERION CARE
Legal Business NameRIVIERA CARE CENTER, LLC
Chain Average QM Rating3.5
Chain Average Staffing Rating1.6
Number of Facilities in Chain33
Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating2.1
Chain Average Health Inspection Rating2.2
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN

Occupancy and payer mix

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Abuse IconY
High Performing IconN
With a Resident and Family CouncilNone
Average Number of Residents per Day144.3
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years AgoN

Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

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Common questions about Aperion Care Chicago Heights

Where is Aperion Care Chicago Heights located?

Aperion Care Chicago Heights is at 490 WEST 16TH PLACE, Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411.

What care and services does Aperion Care Chicago Heights offer?

Aperion Care Chicago Heights offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.

Is Aperion Care Chicago Heights Medicare-certified?

Yes. Aperion Care Chicago Heights is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

What is Aperion Care Chicago Heights's quality rating?

CMS gives Aperion Care Chicago Heights an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.

How do I contact Aperion Care Chicago Heights?

Call Aperion Care Chicago Heights at 708-481-4444.

How much does a nursing home cost?

The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Illinois can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.

What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?

A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.

Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?

Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.

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