Aperion Care Midlothian, 3249 W. 147th Street, Midlothian, Illinois 60445
The overall rating for Aperion Care Midlothian is below average. The Aperion Care Midlothian is located in the suburban city of Midlothian, Illinois, which is a southern suburb to the City of Chicago. The facility has 91 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. The ownership of this facility is a for profit corporation. It is not in a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Aperion Care Midlothian has a resident council only.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. One such health inspection was issued with a full report on September 2, 2016. There were a total of fourteen health deficiencies identified which were in the areas of mistreatment, quality care, resident assessments, nutrition and dietary, pharmacy services and environmental. The total number of deficiencies being 14 is above the Illinois average of health deficiencies which stands at 8.1. The average number of health deficiencies in the U.S. is 7.2. In addition, during the complaint inspection period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, there were four separate complaint inspection reports filed. Generally, complaint inspections arise when a resident or resident’s family member or friend reports to the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services a deficiency of some kind. This would trigger a complaint inspection.
The staffing rating at Aperion Care Midlothian is much below average. Likewise, the registered nurse staffing rating is also much below average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at this facility is 1 hour and 2 minutes. The Illinois average is 1 hour and 33 minutes and the national average is 1 hour and 41 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at Aperion Care Midlothian is only 17 minutes compared to the Illinois average of 56 minutes and the national average of 50 minutes. Aperion Care Midlothian reports physical therapy staff hours per resident per day at averaging just 3 minutes compared to 6 minutes for both the Illinois and national averages in this category.
30.3% of Aperion Care Midlothian’s short-stay residents made improvements in function. This percentage is much lower than the Illinois and national averages which are 60.2% and 63.3%, respectively. 6.6% of Aperion Care Midlothian’s short-stay residents had an outpatient emergency department visit compared to 12.3% for the Illinois average and 12.1% for the national average. 29.4% of Aperion Care Midlothian’s short-stay residents were assessed and given the appropriate seasonal influenza vaccine. This percentage is considerably lower than both the Illinois and national averages.
1.5% of Aperion Care Midlothian’s long-stay residents experienced one or more falls with major injury. The Illinois average in this category is 3.4% of long-stay residents. The national average is 3.3%. 23% of Aperion Care Midlothian’s long-stay residents had a worsened ability to move independently, whereas the Illinois average 17.5% with the U.S. average being 18.3%. Only 66.5% Aperion Care Midlothian’ long-stay residents were assessed and given the appropriate seasonal influenza vaccine. The Illinois average in this category is 92.8%. The U.S average is 94.5%.
Aperion Care Midlothian has not received any federal fines in the last 3 years. It is possible that Illinois may have imposed a penalty under state law, but none are listed. To search for the Illinois state penalties, there is a separate website that would allow for an independent viewing of any such fines.
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
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| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating | Below Average | |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks | Average | |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident | ||
| RN Staffing | Much Below Average | |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care | Much Below Average |
| Description | Aperion Care Midlothian | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 0.0% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 33.3% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 23.1% | 2.1% |
| Description | Aperion Care Midlothian | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 2.1% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 32.3% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 20.6% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 16.4% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 73.3% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 12.8% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 53.9% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 86.0% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 51.1% | 18.8% |
Date of standard health inspection:07/13/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:6
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6