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Aperion Care Wilmington

555 West Kahler

4(84 ratings)

Part of Aperion Care · 30 communities · 4★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
171
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
171
Memory Care Setup
Secured garden unit for dementia residents
Rehab Services
On-site PT/OT for short-term rehab stays
Resident Tenure
Some residents have lived there 15+ years

What Families Think

Most reviewers describe Aperion Care Wilmington as a warm, family-like skilled nursing and long-term care community with a caring, friendly staff and clean grounds. A handful of families report serious concerns about management responsiveness, cleanliness, and communication, especially regarding residents with mental illness or complex medical needs. Several long-term residents say they've lived there for years and feel safe and well cared for.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly described as kind and attentive
  • Clean, welcoming facility noted by many reviewers
  • Secured dementia garden unit prevents wandering
  • Positive rehab outcomes with PT/OT support
  • Long-term residents report years of stable, good care
  • Admissions and hospital liaison staff praised by name

The Bad

  • Several reviewers cite rude or unresponsive management
  • One report of unsanitary rooms and strong odors
  • One family reported poor communication as power of attorney
  • Mental health residents reported limited outdoor access and activities

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Aperion Care Wilmington is a senior living community in Wilmington, Illinois offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Housekeeping and Laundry Service. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 84 reviews.

About Aperion Care Wilmington

Aperion Care Wilmington is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Wilmington, Illinois. The community is licensed for up to 171 residents.

Families rate Aperion Care Wilmington 4 out of 5 based on 84 Google reviews.

Contact the community directly to ask about availability, pricing, and tours, or browse the photos and reviews here to see if it could be the right fit for your family.

Types of Care at Aperion Care Wilmington

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Aperion Care Wilmington

4overall · 84 ratings combined

4★ on Google (84)

Hope Rich

Jul 2026

via Google

My mom stays here n I go in all the time staff and nursing are lovely

Lydia O'Grady

May 2026

via Google

Had a nice visit. Staff and nurse practitioner were very helpful and kind.

Karen Underwood (KareBear)

Apr 2026

via Google

I love the atmosphere and there were definitely good vibes the manager was very nice friendly respectful and professional

Charlene Salinas

Mar 2026

via Google

The Aperion staff are very caring. I felt my loved one was on very good hands there.

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Government Inspection History

16 inspection visits in the last three years, 49 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 30, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 18, 2026

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 18, 2026

Mar 17, 2026Health Complaint4 citations
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2026

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2026

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2026

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2026

Feb 23, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 6, 2026

Feb 18, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2026

Oct 17, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 29, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 29, 2025

May 2, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 14, 2025

Apr 18, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 6, 2025

  • 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 2, 2025

  • 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 8, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 8, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2025

Feb 14, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 20, 2025

Dec 10, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 16, 2024

Oct 21, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 26, 2024

Sep 9, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 10, 2024

Apr 29, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2024

Mar 28, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 12, 2024

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 2024

  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 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 Apr 11, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 2024

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2024

  • Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2024

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2024

Nov 21, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 22, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 22, 2023

Sep 12, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 13, 2023

Jan 20, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 3, 2023

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 3, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 3, 2023

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 3, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 3, 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 Wilmington offer?

Aperion Care Wilmington offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Aperion Care Wilmington located?

Aperion Care Wilmington is located at 555 West Kahler in Wilmington, Illinois.

What do families say about Aperion Care Wilmington?

Most reviewers describe Aperion Care Wilmington as a warm, family-like skilled nursing and long-term care community with a caring, friendly staff and clean grounds. A handful of families report serious concerns about management responsiveness, cleanliness, and communication, especially regarding residents with mental illness or complex medical needs. Several long-term residents say they've lived there for years and feel safe and well cared for.

How did Aperion Care Wilmington do on recent health and safety inspections?

Aperion Care Wilmington had 16 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 49 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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