The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Citadel of Northbrook, The
NORTHBROOK, IL · Medicare-certified · 158 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Citadel of Northbrook, The has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating, 3-star quality measures rating, and 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5493 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5493.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.75
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 2.07
- Weekend nursing
- 3.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 27%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.8%24.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.7%5.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.1%5.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9.5%10.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.6%9.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.5%12%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.6%17.2%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%0.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.5%37%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
97.9%99%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.8%88.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.5%92.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $25,126 in total fines.
- $10,033
Federal fine
Jan 27, 2024
- $15,093
Federal fine
Aug 21, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Dec 28, 2018
Now operated by The Citadel of Northbrook, previously Manorcare Health Services - Northbrook.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CITADEL HEALTHCARE · 14 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 133.7 residents on an average day (85% of 158 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.