All citations for Citadel of Skokie, 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

November 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 41 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2024).
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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 J.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2024).
Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2025).
Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2024).
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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2023).
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 December 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
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 October 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).
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 November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2023).
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 December 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2023).
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 December 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2023).

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.