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 23 of 23 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, 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).

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

    Have an externally vented heating system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2023).

  22. 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).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous 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.