The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE
SKOKIE, IL · Medicare-certified · 113 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE is rated 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4-star health inspection results but weaker staffing at 2 stars; reported nurse staffing is 2.73 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. There were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations involved abuse/neglect prevention, accident hazards/supervision, and bowel/bladder or catheter care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.732 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.732.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.45
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.66
- Nurse aides
- 1.62
- Weekend nursing
- 2.62
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
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
36.8%14.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%2.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%5.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.4%5.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.5%5.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.8%10.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.2%17.3%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
80.7%83.5%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99%97.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—73.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66%83%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $27,891 in total fines.
- $10,845
Federal fine
Apr 5, 2024
- $8,824
Federal fine
Apr 5, 2024
- $8,222
Federal fine
Apr 5, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2020
Now operated by The Citadel of Skokie, previously Cambridge Nursing & Rehab Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CITADEL HEALTHCARE · 14 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 103 residents on an average day (91% of 113 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.