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 19 of 19 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 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
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
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
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
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2024).
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 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
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 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
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0351, 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 minimal harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights 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 minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2023).

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.