Aperion Care DeKalb

11/17/2025

Thank you Compassus for helping honor our veterans in such a meaningful way. ❤️🤍💙

This Veteran’s Day, our Compassus hospice team in DeKalb, IL, had the privilege of celebrating and honoring resident veterans at Aperion Care DeKalb.

Compassus Hospice Care Coordinator Regie Peterson, Hospice Care Coordinator Kevin McGee, Director of Clinical Services Katherine Scott, Area Director of Clinical Operations and Market Executive Ann Ovsak and Bereavement Coordinator Joseph Agnello presented veterans John Debates Jr., Larry Gowin, Stanley Croom and Robert Andrew with gifts of appreciation.

It was a heartfelt moment of recognition, gratitude and remembrance. We were proud to stand alongside our local veterans and thank them for their service.

Learn about DeKalb Hospice at https://bit.ly/49kNFRj.

11/14/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Emi Rangel 🌟

Emi has been part of the Aperion Care DeKalb team for three years since Aperion Care acquired the building, and she previously worked at the facility on and off for about ten years. She began as a CNA and grew into her current role in Medical Records and Central Supply.

Emi has a special connection with our residents and an impressive ability to engage with those who benefit from extra support, lifting their moods and making them feel seen. She goes above and beyond for residents and staff alike, always ready to help and always with a smile. In her own words, the most rewarding part of her job is spending time with residents and learning about their life stories!

Outside of work, Emi enjoys spending time with friends and family and hopes to get a cat to cuddle one day.

We’re so grateful for Emi’s dedication, positivity and compassion. Thank you for being part of our team! 💙🧡

11/12/2025

We love our veterans here at Aperion Care DeKalb! In partnership with the Compassus DeKalb team, we hosted a meaningful Veterans Day celebration, recognizing our veterans with hats, pins, and certificates, and enjoying cake together in their honor. ❤️🤍💙

11/11/2025

True service leaves a mark that time cannot erase, in the generations shaped and the freedoms kept. Today, we pause to honor those who gave their all for our country.

11/10/2025

That's a wrap on Halloween! We had a great time with parties, games, and passing out candy this spooky season!

11/03/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Vera Buchanan-Jones 🌟

Vera joined Aperion Care DeKalb in July 2025 as one of our part-time Receptionists. Since then, she’s become known for her exemplary attendance, reliability, attention to detail, and warm, welcoming smile.

Vera’s compassion and patience with our residents are truly special. She takes time to engage in conversation, even with those who are harder to understand. Recently, she spent time chatting with one of our residents, listening closely and encouraging him as he spoke. Her kindness and patience gave him the confidence to share more than usual, turning a simple exchange into a beautiful moment of connection.

Always willing to lend a hand, Vera’s positive attitude and teamwork stand out. She often steps up to cover extra shifts and is described by her coworkers as kind, dependable, and always ready to help. In her own words, the most rewarding part of her job is “seeing people and bringing kindness to their day.”

Outside of work, Vera enjoys reading, gardening, singing, cooking, and watching anything that makes her laugh. She’s married with three children—her favorite people—and her great-nephew is “the highlight of my life.” As she puts it, “I love Jesus, coffee, plants, and chocolate.”

Thank you, Vera, for letting your light shine here at Aperion Care DeKalb! 💙🧡

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our ghoulie family at Aperion Care to yours!

Congrats to this year's pumpkin contest winners!
🎃 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻: "ET" by Christin, Activities Director
🖌️ 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: "Puffer Fish" by Maddie, Social Services Assistant
✨ 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻: "Black Girl Magic" by Shakina, Activity Aide
😂 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻: "Day at the Sauna" by Samantha, Activity Aide

10/30/2025

Thankful vibes around the clock! 🕰️🧡

10/28/2025

Administrator Erica Falk, HR Director Misty Owens, and Director of Marketing Viv McCain enjoyed meeting with future Aperion Care DeKalb employees 😝 at DeKalb High School's recent “Trades Exploration Day.”

Hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, the event brought together students, teachers and parents to explore local career opportunities. Our team shared what a career at Aperion Care DeKalb can offer and connected with many bright future professionals!

10/24/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Joi Bradley 🌟

Joi joined Aperion Care DeKalb in November 2024 as our Lead Receptionist, and she’s the first smiling face everyone sees when walking in and the friendly voice on the phone. Her warmth and energy make everyone feel welcome, bringing positivity to every corner of the building.

When she’s not at the front desk, Joi enjoys painting, journaling, playing The Sims and writing poetry. She shares her home with her cat, Spike, and once had a snake too. She also knows how to skateboard!

We’re so glad Joi is part of our team 💙🧡

10/23/2025

Help us choose the winners of our Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Copy and paste the text below into a comment, then add in the pumpkin number you think deserves each title:

🧡 Best Pumpkin –
🎨 Most Creative –
😊 Cutest –
😂 Funniest –

Voting ends Thursday, October 30!

10/23/2025

Happy 101st to our lovely Annalore! 💖 Thank you Compassus for making this such a fun celebration for her and all the residents! 🎂🎈🎉