Citadel at Casa Scalabrini

480 North Wolf Road · Northlake, IL · 60164 · 7085620040

229 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Citadel Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 49
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 75
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 32
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.573.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.000.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.31≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year47%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (18 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G March 21, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025

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

    Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 21, 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.

    Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected April 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 21, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Corrected April 4, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F March 21, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 4, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E January 5, 2024

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

    Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F January 5, 2024

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected February 9, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected November 2, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023

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

    Corrected March 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023

    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.

    Corrected March 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 2, 2023

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected March 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145956 · certified since January 19, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.