Claridge Healthcare Center
700 Jenkisson · Lake Bluff, IL · 60044 · 8472953900
231 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (4 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $101,305 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
$101,305 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.50 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 17% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $241,617 |
Inspection citations (70 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 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 January 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 13, 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 August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 6, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 6, 2024
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 July 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G June 6, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 6, 2024
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
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 August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 19, 2026 | Fine | $84,730 |
| June 24, 2025 | Fine | $16,575 |
| June 24, 2025 | Payment Denial | 21 days |
| June 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | 83 days |
| April 2, 2024 | Fine | $140,312 |
| April 2, 2024 | Payment Denial | 66 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145434 · certified since August 20, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.