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 9 of 9 citations

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
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
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).
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 November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 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.