Aperion Care Burbank

    5701 W 79th St, Burbank, IL 60459
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate dementia care improving life

    I'm very pleased with this small, family-oriented facility - spotless, welcoming, and homey with compassionate, professional staff and a kind, attentive director. Strong dementia care and rehab, varied activities, good meals and open visitation have really improved my loved one's quality of life; I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.24·(88)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.2
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      2.2
    • Value

      1.7

    Pros

    • Clean, well-maintained building and grounds
    • Small, home-like, single-floor layout
    • Attentive and compassionate direct-care aides
    • Engaged nursing and therapy staff in positive reports
    • Effective rehabilitation and therapy programs (PT/OT)
    • Varied activity program with crafts, games, and outings
    • Flexible visitation and family-involvement practices
    • Dining options with diabetic alternatives and guest trays
    • Large dining hall and multiple lounge areas
    • Helpful admissions/tour staff and accessible conference room
    • Medicaid coverage accepted
    • Laundry and housekeeping services in place

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and staffing shortages
    • Variable staff conduct and communication tone
    • Gaps in medication management and documentation controls
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some areas
    • Pest-control concerns in parts of the facility
    • Frequent multi-occupancy rooms limiting privacy
    • Inconsistent meal quality and food-service continuity
    • Limited on-site clinical resources and pharmacy access
    • Weak visitor check-in and resident-supervision processes
    • Maintenance and supply-supply shortcomings at times
    • Inconsistent care coordination and family communication
    • Allegations of financial misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews of this facility are strongly mixed, producing a polarized picture. Positive comments consistently highlight a small, home-like environment with clean common areas and well-maintained grounds. Several families praised direct-care staff, therapy teams, and admissions personnel for being attentive, courteous, and helpful; rehabilitation (PT/OT) and some nursing-led care episodes were described as effective, and the activity program (crafts, bingo, musical performances, outdoor walks) is frequently cited as engaging for residents. Practical amenities noted favorably include a large dining hall, guest trays, diabetic meal options, laundry services, and an accessible single-floor layout that some families find convenient.

    At the same time, a substantial portion of feedback raises operational concerns that prospective residents and families should weigh. The most common themes are inconsistent staffing levels and variability in staff conduct and communication: families describe both highly compassionate caregivers and staff who are abrupt or unresponsive. Reviewers also identify gaps in clinical oversight and resources — including limited on-site nursing coverage, restricted pharmacy access, and concerns about medication administration and documentation controls — which contribute to anxieties about care continuity and safety. Relatedly, there are repeated mentions of inadequate monitoring during transfers and clinical transitions, which families tied to worsening wounds, infections, or unplanned hospitalizations in specific cases.

    Facility operations and environment receive mixed evaluations. Many reviewers appreciate cleanliness and attentive housekeeping, but others describe sanitation and odor concerns in particular areas and occasional pest-control problems. The presence of multiple-bed rooms (two- and three-person) is a consistent trade-off: it supports the facility’s small, community feel and accessibility but reduces privacy for some residents. Food service elicits divergent reports as well; some families praise varied meals and special-diet accommodations, while others note inconsistent food quality and service interruptions.

    Management and communication show notable variability. Several reviews commend named administrators and nursing leaders for responsiveness and family engagement; other accounts describe poor communication, delayed or inaccurate charting, and practices that left families feeling excluded from care decisions. There are also serious, singular allegations — including concerns following resident deaths and claims regarding financial impropriety — that families flagged as warranting investigation. Prospective families should consider requesting detailed documentation of clinical oversight, staffing ratios, medication policies, infection-control procedures, and any regulatory history as part of their evaluation.

    In sum, this facility demonstrates clear strengths in creating a small, community-oriented setting with active programming and rehabilitative capabilities. However, recurring operational issues — chiefly inconsistent staffing and clinical oversight, variable staff behavior, documentation and medication management concerns, sanitation/pest-control issues in parts of the campus, and privacy limits from multi-occupancy rooms — introduce risk factors that merit careful inquiry. Families considering placement should tour the unit, speak with current families and clinical leaders about staffing patterns and incident response, inspect room options, and obtain written policies on medication administration, transfers, and family communication before deciding.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Aperion Care Burbank is located at 5701 W 79th St, Burbank, IL, 60459.

    About Aperion Care Burbank

    Aperion Care Burbank is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Chicago’s south suburbs. It is designed to provide a tranquil and comfortable environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for its residents. The facility is known for its smaller size, which allows for more individualized attention and care. At Aperion Care Burbank, a multi-disciplinary team of caregivers collaborates to develop a personalized plan of care for each resident, ensuring that medical, personal, and rehabilitation needs are met throughout the recovery process.

    The facility offers 24-hour skilled nursing care, making it an ideal choice for individuals requiring both short-term post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. Residents at Aperion Care Burbank have access to therapy services up to seven days a week, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Specialized therapy programs are available for those recovering from orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries, cardiac events, and strokes. Pain management, wound care, and respiratory therapy—including tracheostomy care—are also part of the extensive services delivered at the facility.

    Aperion Care Burbank features a Geriatric Psych program specifically designed to address the unique needs of residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This program provides skilled attention and behavior or symptom management, ensuring safety and comfort for some of the facility’s most vulnerable residents. The nursing staff is also experienced in administering IV and infusion therapy, managing feeding tubes, and medication management, as well as supporting residents with diabetes and other complex medical conditions.

    Community reintegration and skills training are incorporated into the care plans to help residents regain independence as they prepare to return home. Daily life at Aperion Care Burbank is made more comfortable by amenities such as daily housekeeping and laundry services, a full-service beauty salon, cable television, and WiFi. A robust calendar of activities offers opportunities for social engagement and recreation, contributing to a vibrant environment for residents. For those in need of end-of-life support, hospice and palliative care services are also available to ensure comfort and dignity.

    Overall, Aperion Care Burbank combines comprehensive medical care and rehabilitation services with personalized attention and thoughtful amenities to create a supportive setting for recovery and long-term care needs.

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