Intermediate Care, Psychiatric & Nursing Care in Chicago Heights, IL
Psychiatry/Behavioral Health • Chicago Heights, IL
Clinic Type
Psychiatry/Behavioral Health
Address
490 W. 16th Place, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone
(708) 481-4444
ffrankel@aperioncare.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Private pay, Medicare, Medicaid, Long-term care insurance, Recurring payment, One-Time Payment, Recurring Payments, Payments (general)
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FAQs
What services are offered at Aperion Care Chicago Heights?
Intermediate care, psychiatric and nursing care with services including occupational therapy, medication management, community reintegration, behavior/symptom management, and substance abuse program.
What services are provided at Aperion Care Chicago Heights?
The facility offers intermediate care, psychiatric rehabilitation, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and long-term living options, with a focus on helping individuals with chronic mental illness and behavioral issues in addition to medical conditions.
What types of conditions do you treat?
Schizophrenia, Schizo-Affective Disorder, Major Depression, Bi-polar Disorder, Anxiety, Psychosis, Delusional Disorders, and substance abuse problems.
Who makes up the care team?
Board Certified Psychiatrists, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, CADCs, Behavior Aides, and Activity Professionals, in partnership with the supervising Psychiatrist and Attending Physician.
Where is Aperion Care Chicago Heights located?
490 W. 16th Place, Chicago Heights, IL 60411.
How can I contact the facility?
Phone: (708) 481-4444; Fax: (708) 481-4606.
What payment methods are available?
Options include one-time payments and recurring payments via the facility's payments portal.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Medicare.gov / CMS: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS) (25 complaints on record (Aperion Care Chicago Heights))
- Medicare.gov / CMS: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS) (13 complaints on record (Bria of Chicago Heights))
- Medicare.gov / CMS: 1.6 out of 5 stars (15 total complaints (Prairie Manor))
Patients praise
- Integrated approach to health services at community clinics
- Individualized care reported by some patients with specific providers
- Accessible services through sliding scale programs at community clinics
Common complaints
- Reports of resident abuse or neglect at nursing facilities
- Low staff-to-resident ratios, particularly in nursing homes
- Dissatisfaction with clinic staff professionalism, communication, and long wait times
- Concerns regarding medication management and patient dismissiveness in psychiatric care settings
- Low overall quality ratings from federal agencies for major nursing home providers
"Dr Thapar has been my psychologist for nearly 15 years. I can honestly say I’ve never had a negative experience. Dr is always honest and professional."
— Patient review for Dr. Pradeep Thapar"...both the facility and the officers overseeing the scene RUDELY DISREGARDED MY DISABILITY RIGHTS NEVER GO TO THIS LOCATION IF YOU’RE DISABLED, YOUR DISABILITY RIGHTS WILL BE IGNORED"
— Patient review for Aunt Martha's Chicago Heights Community Health CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Thornton Heights Terrace, Chicago Heights, IL — Aug 20, 2025
- Thornton Heights Chicago Heights - Mental Health Providers — Mar 24, 2026
- PRAIRIE MANOR NRSG & REHAB CTR — CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Jul 2, 2026
- LNHA Liz Webster — Jun 25, 2026
- Lakeview Horizon Psychiatric Nursing - Magstim — Dec 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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