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 16 of 16 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2023).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

  16. 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 April 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2024).

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.