Aperion Care Lakeshore
Nursing Home Facility
7200 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626
Aperion Care Lakeshore is a senior care community located in Chicago, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Chicago area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (773) 973-7200.
Operated by Aperion Care, which runs 30 communities in our directory.
With 313 beds, Aperion Care Lakeshore is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Chicago average about 158 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 81% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Chicago average about 2.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 18 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 2.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Chicago average about 3.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 22%.
The community is located in Cook County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 89 problems at Aperion Care Lakeshore. 8 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 47 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 5 times, a total of $208,986. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions twice in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Aperion Care Lakeshore offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 313
- Occupancy 81%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 2.4
- Annual staff turnover 22%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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