Skilled nursing · Chicago, IL

Aperion Care Lakeshore

7200 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, Chicago, IL 60626

1 / 5CMS 313 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Aperion Care Lakeshore carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Illinois state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 61.8 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 14.6 percent, in line with the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.35 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 18 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Illinois DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Stable nursing staff

This

18.3%

National

53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

High antipsychotic prescribing

This

61.8%

National

14%

Above national median. Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Abuse-icon designation on CMS public list

Ask the administrator what specific incident triggered the designation and what has changed since.

Federal CMS + Illinois state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.35

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

2.38

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

18%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

17%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

61.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

14.6%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.3%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

Abuse finding on recordNot special focusInspection current$249,799 in fines (5)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID145244

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds313

Avg residents250

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This is one of the most serious flags CMS assigns.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.35 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
This facility's long-stay antipsychotic rate is 62% — roughly three times the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with schizophrenia, Tourette's, and Huntington's from this measure, so this reflects prescribing for residents who don't have a primary psychotic diagnosis. Worth asking on a tour: 'How does my parent get back off these meds if started?'
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 91.9% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 18% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Illinois DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Aperion Care Lakeshore?

Aperion Care Lakeshore has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 2 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Aperion Care Lakeshore been cited for resident harm?

CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. It has $249,799 in federal fines across 5 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Aperion Care Lakeshore appears in the record section above.

Does Aperion Care Lakeshore use antipsychotic medications?

61.8 percent of long-stay residents at Aperion Care Lakeshore are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 14.6 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Aperion Care Lakeshore's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Aperion Care Lakeshore has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Illinois state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Aperion Care Lakeshore?

Aperion Care Lakeshore is located at 7200 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, Chicago, IL 60626. Phone: (773) 973-7200. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Aperion Care Lakeshore a special focus facility?

Aperion Care Lakeshore is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have an abuse icon and $249,799 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Aperion Care Lakeshore's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Aperion Care Lakeshore has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Aperion Care Lakeshore compare to other Chicago skilled nursing facilities?

Aperion Care Lakeshore holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0. Browse the full Chicago directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Aperion Care Lakeshore?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Aperion Care Lakeshore and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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