Skilled nursing · Chicago, IL

Aperion Care Wesley

1415 WEST FOSTER AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60640

2 / 5CMS 108 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Aperion Care Wesley carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 43 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Illinois state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 17.2 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 5.1 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.7 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 50 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

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Medicare/Medicaid certified

Operating in Chicago.

Worth asking about

Depressive symptoms in residents

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

Federal CMS + Illinois state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.7

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.26

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

50%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

41%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

17.2%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

5.1%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$19,292 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID145591

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds108

Avg residents69

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 69.5% — 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

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 Wesley?

Aperion Care Wesley has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Aperion Care Wesley been cited for resident harm?

It has $19,292 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Aperion Care Wesley appears in the record section above.

Does Aperion Care Wesley use antipsychotic medications?

17.2 percent of long-stay residents at Aperion Care Wesley are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 5.1 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 Wesley's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Aperion Care Wesley has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 43 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 Wesley?

Aperion Care Wesley is located at 1415 WEST FOSTER AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60640. Phone: (773) 769-5500. 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 Wesley a special focus facility?

Aperion Care Wesley is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $19,292 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

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

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Aperion Care Wesley 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 Wesley compare to other Chicago skilled nursing facilities?

Aperion Care Wesley holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 43. 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 Wesley?

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 Wesley and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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