Aperion Care Forest Park

Aperion Care Forest Park is in 8200 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD, Forest Park, IL 60130. Phone: 708-488-9850. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1, staffing 2, quality measures 3). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 276.250; 5 federal fines totaling $251437.00; total nursing staff turnover 32.6%.

More about this provider

	Site describes Aperion Care Forest Park, about ten miles from downtown Chicago, where a multi-disciplinary team develops, follows, evaluates and modifies an individualized plan of care for each guest to address personal, medical and rehabilitation needs while recovering and preparing to return home.
Services and programs	Short and long-term rehabilitation, physical therapy and memory care; 24-hour skilled nursing care and therapy available 7 days per week for post-hospital and rehabilitation guests; Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) program 'Bridge to Health' with a cardiologist doing weekly in-house rounds; memory care programming; amenities including library, full service salon, movie theater with production stage, ice cream parlor, coffee bar, and transportation services.
Who it serves	Post-hospital and rehabilitation guests; memory care residents.
Accreditation	Site states the facility has achieved The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, by demonstrating compliance with national standards for advanced rehabilitation services, health care quality, and patient and resident safety in nursing home care.
Visiting and contact details	Site offers 'Schedule a Tour'. Address, phone, fax and e-Fax as in contact_on_site.
Website	https://aperioncare.com/locations/forest-park/

Quality measures

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

Star ratings and staffing hours
Overall rating	1 of 5
Health inspection rating	1 of 5
Staffing rating	2 of 5
Quality measure rating	3 of 5
Long-stay quality rating	4 of 5
Short-stay quality rating	3 of 5
RN staffing hours per resident per day	0.69
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day	3.22

Inspection results

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score	116
Total Weighted Health Survey Score	276.250
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score	757
Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score	116
Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score	757
Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date	2026-02-26
Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies	20
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies	51
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies	9
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies	15
Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies	42

Staffing

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Nursing Case-Mix Index	1.85192
Registered Nurse turnover	16.7
Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio	1.31318
Total nursing staff turnover	32.6
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.77209
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.45785
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home	1
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.75720
Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend	0.40716
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	2.69108

Penalties

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Number of Fines	5
Number of Payment Denials	1
Total Number of Penalties	6
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	251437.00

Ownership

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Chain ID	38
Chain Name	APERION CARE
Legal Business Name	BERKSHIRE NURSING & REHAB CENTER, LLC
Chain Average QM Rating	3.5
Chain Average Staffing Rating	1.6
Number of Facilities in Chain	33
Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating	2.1
Chain Average Health Inspection Rating	2.2
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months	N

Occupancy and payer mix

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Abuse Icon	N
High Performing Icon	N
With a Resident and Family Council	Resident
Average Number of Residents per Day	198.8
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas	Yes
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago	N

Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?

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

• Nursing home costs when Medicare skilled coverage ends
• How Much Does a Nursing Home Cost Per Month?

Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care

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Common questions about Aperion Care Forest Park

Where is Aperion Care Forest Park located?

Aperion Care Forest Park is at 8200 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD, Forest Park, Illinois 60130.

What care and services does Aperion Care Forest Park offer?

Aperion Care Forest Park offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.

Is Aperion Care Forest Park Medicare-certified?

Yes. Aperion Care Forest Park is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

What is Aperion Care Forest Park's quality rating?

CMS gives Aperion Care Forest Park an overall star rating of 1 out of 5.

How do I contact Aperion Care Forest Park?

Call Aperion Care Forest Park at 708-488-9850.

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.