Citadel of Skokie, the
9615 North Knox Avenue · Skokie, IL · 60076 · 8476794161
113 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Citadel Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.74 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $27,891 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C November 22, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C November 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,222 |
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $10,845 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145468 · certified since August 10, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.