APERION CARE DEKALB

Aperion Care DeKalb is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1212 South Second Street in DeKalb, Illinois (ZIP code 60115). The facility operates 119 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It is an active, licensed provider in De Kalb County. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories. Aperion Care DeKalb holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, placing that category at the national average. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5, the lowest available rating in the CMS system, indicating staffing levels that are notably below national norms. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcome data reported by the facility, is 2 out of 5, also below the national average. CMS star ratings are derived from inspection records, staffing data, and clinical quality measures submitted to the federal government. Aperion Care DeKalb is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid provider, meaning it is eligible to receive reimbursement from both federal programs for qualifying residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet state and financial eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are advised to confirm current bed availability and coverage details directly with the facility's admissions staff. When compared to national benchmarks, Aperion Care DeKalb presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating categories. The health inspection score of 3 stars aligns with the national average, while the overall rating of 2 stars and quality measure rating of 2 stars fall below it. The staffing rating of 1 star represents a significant gap relative to national norms. Families and care coordinators reviewing this facility alongside others in DeKalb or the broader De Kalb County area may use these data points as one component of a broader evaluation process. CMS updates these ratings periodically based on new inspection cycles, staffing reports, and quality measure data, so consulting the most current CMS Care Compare database is recommended for the latest figures.