Aperion Care of Midlothian

Aperion Care Midlothian
3249 W 147TH St.
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-3141

Aperion Care of Midlothian is a 91-bed healthcare facility providing short term rehabilitation and mental health services. They offer physical, occupational, and speech therapies 7 days a week, with personalized care plans “ensuring you have a comfortable healing experience while you recover and prepare to return home.” Other amenities include cable TV, transportation services, activity schedule and beauty salon.

Aperion Care Midlothian is rated “much below average” by Medicare.gov, with below average health inspection reports and 25 complaints that resulted in citations in the past three years. Staffing levels are well below average, with residents receiving half the Registered Nurse, Nurse Aide, and therapy time than the national average, less than an hour of total care time per resident per day. Some of their recent care violations are as follows:

07/13/2018 Failure to make timely report of suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. With known policies of reporting unexplained injuries in place, a record review showed a “new skin concern” to a resident’s lower right wrist with no notification of administration, doctor, of family, and no further investigation made.

07/13/2018 Failure to 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. Upon review of medication carts, the surveyor found multiple expired and unlabeled medications and supplements (no marking made for opening or expiration/discard date.) which if administered could have unknown effects.

07/13/2018 Failure to honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Water damage to multiple areas including in bathrooms and ceilings in resident rooms, water damage to brick exterior, and crumbling drywall were noted.

Ants entering the building through a large crack in the wall. Missing and broken tiles and tub handles. Cracks in the tub, missing shower floor tiles, missing drain cover in shower leaving a dangerous hole for a drain, reports of water backups in the shower. Administration stated they had a period of about 4 months with no maintenance director on staff. No maintenance work orders were on file in regard to the major issues observed.

When care violations like these occur, the attorneys at Levin & Perconti hold the facilities responsible for their actions, getting compensation for the affected families, including those who have lost a loved one as a result.

Signs of nursing home neglect and abuse can vary from obvious to less evident; unexplained marks and bruises, weight loss, personality changes, regularly dirty undergarments, among others. We have seen a wide variety of nursing home neglect and elder abuse cases in our number of years experience in the field. These cases have included matters such as:

• Falls, Improper Transfers, Drops by Staff
• Pressure Sores, Bed Sores and Other Skin Ulcers
• Medication Misuse and Errors
• Choking
• Physical or Sexual Assault of Abuse

These are life-altering events that should never happen to anyone. If you are concerned that your loved one may be the subject of abuse or neglect, start by documenting your observations and asking questions. You have the right to know about the treatment of your loved one, and if the facility staff and administration don’t provide you with satisfactory answers and results, it’s time to act.

Levin & Perconti are strong advocates for the rights of nursing home residents and are committed to helping residents and their families navigate these difficult situations. We are committed to bringing those responsible to justice and getting you and your loved one the compensation deserved. Click here to contact Levin & Perconti or call us at 877-374-1417 for a free, confidential, and no obligation consultation today.

Disclaimer: The above inspection findings are taken from public sources, including the Illinois Department of Health and from Medicare inspection conducted at the facility. Levin & Perconti cannot confirm that this page’s content represents the latest information available. The inspection findings published here are not complete. You may find the most up to date information at www.il.gov or medicare.gov. Any deficiencies/citations listed on this page may have been corrected or substantially corrected after the date of the inspection and date of publishing this material. This page is a legal advertisement and a resource of information for visitors. This material is not endorsed by the facility identified or by any governmental agency. Levin and Perconti does not have any affiliation with the facility mentioned.