Quick answers
- Where is Aperion Care Midlothian?
- 3249 West 147th Street, Midlothian, IL 60445, in Cook County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Aperion Care Midlothian?
- (708) 389-3141, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Aperion Care Midlothian?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Aperion Care Midlothian been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $19,565.
- What did inspectors find at Aperion Care Midlothian?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 18, 2023 to June 17, 2026), Medicare lists 32 health citations; the most serious was level G. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 18, 2023 to June 17, 2026), Aperion Care Midlothian had 32 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $19,565 in total (1 fine, the latest on April 17, 2024). Nurse staffing is 3.09 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 3.47 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: July 24, 2025 — 21 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 24, 2025 (standard health inspection); November 15, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 13, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 17, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 20 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0761 Level F
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0807 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.”
F0909 Level E
“Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0790 Level D
“Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.”
Previous cycle: September 6, 2024 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 6, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
Earlier cycle: August 18, 2023 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 18, 2023 (standard health inspection); January 17, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 17, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0602 Level D
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0740 Level D
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (6)
E0006 Level F
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
E0007 Level F
“Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.”
E0022 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.”
E0024 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.”
E0025 Level F
“Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $19,565 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2024 | Fine | $19,565 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.89 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.09 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.82 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 45.7% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 52.6% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 33 nursing homes: Aperion Care.
Legal business name: Plaza Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisheva Meystel Irrevocable Trust | Direct owner | 21% | January 1, 2008 |
| Lowinger, Rita | Direct owner | 7% | January 1, 2008 |
| Aperion Care Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2008 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 91 |
| Average residents per day | 82.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – individual |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Aperion Care |
| Legal business name | Plaza Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1997-12-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3249 West 147th Street, Midlothian, IL 60445 |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (708) 389‑3141 |
| CMS Certification Number | 145947 |
| Name in Medicare records | APERION CARE MIDLOTHIAN |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Heather Health Care Center2.4 mi · Harvey, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Thryve of Crestwood2.8 mi · Crestwood, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Crestwood Terrace3.0 mi · Crestwood, IL · 2 of 5 stars
- Aliya of Crestwood3.4 mi · Crestwood, IL · 1 of 5 stars
- Pine Crest Health Care3.8 mi · Hazel Crest, IL · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Ingalls Memorial Hospital2.5 mi · Harvey, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Palos Community Hospital5.2 mi · Palos Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital
- Roseland Community Hospital6.1 mi · Chicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13