Marie Borck
Jun 2026
Aperion Care has received the award for "Bronze Commitment to Quality Award". They deserve it. They took the best care of my mom.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 94
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 94
- Inspections
- View history (50 citations)
- Building layout
- Single-story building, no multiple floors
- On-site therapy
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy on-site
- Physician access
- Contracted physicians visit residents on-site
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families overwhelmingly describe Aperion Care Fox River as a clean, well-run skilled nursing and rehab facility where staff are warm, communicative, and treat residents like family, often over multi-year stays. A smaller number of reviewers report serious lapses in care and communication, including a catheter-related infection, over-sedation, and being ignored when a resident's needs increased.
The Good
- Staff repeatedly praised as caring, attentive and communicative
- Facility consistently described as clean and odor-free
- Strong physical/occupational/speech therapy department
- Regular proactive updates and phone calls to families
- Smooth admissions process with quick assessments
- On-site contracted physicians reduce need for outside appointments
The Bad
- One report of a catheter mismanagement leading to infection and hospitalization
- One report of over-sedation and poor communication near end of life
- A couple of reviewers said care and attentiveness dropped once residents needed more assistance
- One reviewer noted staff need more nurses and CNAs
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Aperion Care Fox River is a senior living community in Elgin, Illinois offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 90 reviews.
About Aperion Care Fox River
Aperion Care Fox River is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Elgin, Illinois, with a licensed capacity of 94 residents. The community offers both short-term rehabilitation and extended care placements.
Families consistently praise the staff's attentiveness and clinical competence. Multiple reviewers noted that nurses, therapists, and care aides take time to develop relationships with residents, proactively communicate about changes in condition, and treat residents with genuine dignity. The admission process stands out, one family observed that department heads introduced themselves within the first 30 minutes, individual assessments and therapy evaluations were completed on arrival, and the check-in process used an efficient app-based system. The facility itself is described as clean, well-maintained, and organized, with organized activities and a calm atmosphere that families find reassuring.
One negative review reported a serious medical incident, a father developed a blood infection during a 10-day stay that he attributed to the facility's handling of his catheter care. This stands apart from the overwhelming pattern of positive experiences, though it raises questions about clinical protocols in individual cases.
Aperion Care Fox River holds a 4.7/5 Google rating based on 90 reviews, with the vast majority of families expressing strong confidence in the care their loved ones receive there.
Types of Care at Aperion Care Fox River
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Aperion Care Fox River
4.7overall · 90 ratings combined
4.7★ on Google (90)
Marcus Banner
Apr 2026
Warming staff efficient in care great leadership in nurses. Hardworking and highly active management. Overall the teamwork within shows a healthy environment
quincy leflore
Apr 2026
I love the remodel. The staff is so nice. My mother is there and when I come visit her, she makes it feel like home, but in a while, she will be coming home.
Deborah Miller-Lunsford
Mar 2026
Staff was very friendly and assisted my brother with care.
J S
Mar 2026
My mother lived here for almost five years. As an only child living overseas, caring for her was not always easy. The staff here went above and beyond in supporting both of us through the long transitions from independent living, to nursing care, to memory care, and finally to end-of-life care.<br><br>They treated the both of us like family, and I will always be grateful for their compassion and dedication to the residents. Everyone here has a warm heart, and they show it every single day. I’m deeply thankful that my mother spent her final years surrounded by such kind and caring people.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 50 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mar 13, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 18, 2025
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2025
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 31, 2025
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 31, 2025
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 31, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2025
May 17, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard29 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2024
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 13, 2024
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 24, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 25, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 22, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2024
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024
Apr 20, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 11, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 11, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 11, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 11, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 27, 2023
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 11, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Aperion Care Fox River offer?
Aperion Care Fox River offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Aperion Care Fox River located?
Aperion Care Fox River is located at 355 Raymond Street in Elgin, Illinois.
What do families say about Aperion Care Fox River?
Families overwhelmingly describe Aperion Care Fox River as a clean, well-run skilled nursing and rehab facility where staff are warm, communicative, and treat residents like family, often over multi-year stays. A smaller number of reviewers report serious lapses in care and communication, including a catheter-related infection, over-sedation, and being ignored when a resident's needs increased.
How did Aperion Care Fox River do on recent health and safety inspections?
Aperion Care Fox River had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 50 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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