All citations for Citadel of Northbrook, The

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 11, 2025

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0575, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.