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Aperion Care Oak Lawn

Aperion Care Oak Lawn is a nursing home community in Oak Lawn, IL.

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a window-mounted air conditioner and pastel bedding.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with patterned armchairs, a bookshelf, and decorative plants.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with two beds, separated by a curtain, and a window providing natural light.

  • Trees

    A quaint brick house surrounded by trees in autumn.

  • Dining

    A hospital meal tray with beef stew, a red drink, and soup.

  • Lighting

    A modern lobby interior with comfortable seating and stylish decor.

  • Seating Area

    A modern lobby with comfortable seating and a reception desk.

  • Natural Light

    A well-lit office space with multiple desks and chairs, featuring large windows allowing natural light.

9401 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Aperion Care Oak Lawn

common 49 reviews mention this

Compassionate, attentive staff stands out

Many residents and families describe the staff as kind, attentive, and respectful.

Across the reviews, families repeatedly say staff treat residents with kindness and respect and take time to explain care and answer questions. Several visitors describe feeling at ease because the team is responsive and keeps them updated, including during visits and therapy. There are also multiple mentions of specific roles—nurses, CNAs, social services, and therapy team members—showing up with empathy and professionalism.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Care team communication is mixed

Some reviews praise updates, while others report poor communication and follow-through.

A number of reviewers say they receive timely information and that staff address concerns right away, including describing updates about care needs and phone access during visits. At the same time, several negative reviews describe missed medical communication, lack of returned calls, and delays in responding to basic needs. Residents’ experiences appear inconsistent depending on the situation and shift described in the review.

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab feel responsive

Residents frequently mention therapy progress and an organized rehab experience.

Many reviewers highlight physical therapy and rehabilitation support, describing therapy as “awesome,” helpful, and a source of encouragement. Others specifically call out the therapy team for getting them moving again and providing care in a way that feels supportive. This aligns with the community’s skilled nursing facility setting and the availability of nursing and medication-management services intended to support rehab and daily care.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviews commonly mention activities that keep residents engaged.

Several residents and visitors describe scheduled activities and programming that help people stay active, including residents laughing and participating when family visits. Reviews also mention an activity director and resident engagement through events, with one reviewer describing a posted calendar in the room. At least one review, however, suggests reduced interaction at times, pointing to variability in day-to-day engagement.

caveat 22 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and condition get disputed

Cleanliness is a point of contention, with some praising it and others describing serious problems.

A large portion of the positive reviews describe the facility as clean, smelling fresh/clean, and well kept. Several negative reviews directly contradict that, citing odors, dirty bathrooms, pests, and reports of bed bugs or rats, along with claims about stained surfaces and linens not being fresh. Some reviewers also mention rooms feeling small or outdated, even when they liked the staff, which adds to the mixed impressions about physical condition.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 134 resident community capacity 134 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Chicago Midway (5 miles away) Chicago Midway (5 miles away)
  • Chicago O'Hare International (19 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.2 miles)
  • The Patio (1.1 miles)
  • Stacked (1.4 miles)
  • Al Bawadi Grill (1.4 miles)
  • Denny's (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Baba Saj-Palos Hills (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mosque Foundation (1.2 miles)
  • Palos Islamic Center (4.2 miles)
  • Beth Eden Baptist Church (6.6 miles)
  • Holy Name Of Mary Church (6.7 miles)

Parks

  • Harr Park (2 miles)
  • Wentworth Park (4.8 miles)
  • Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (8.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Corner Bakery Cafe (2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion (2.4 miles)
  • Advocate Children Hospital-Hope Pavilion (2.5 miles)
  • Palos Community Hospital (4 miles)
  • Little Company of Mary Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • MacNeal Hospital (7.7 miles)
  • St Bernard Hospital (8.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Atlantic Aviation (4.2 miles)
  • Concourse B (5 miles)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (5 miles)
  • Cta (5 miles)
  • Metra - Morgan Park / 115th Street (6.1 miles)
  • Metra - 107th Street (8.8 miles)

Physicians

  • All Star Pediatrics (6.4 miles)
  • Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge (7.4 miles)

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