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 5 of 5 citations

  1. 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 November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

  2. 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 November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

  3. 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 November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

  4. 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 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

  5. 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 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.