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Citadel of Northbrook, The
3300 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 158 beds, Citadel of Northbrook, The serves Northbrook in Cook County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1999.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 3, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $25K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 32.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.5 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.4% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $25,126 | $52,199 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (202 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Feb 2025, 11 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×5 D ×12 E ×7 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | B | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2024 | Fine | $10,033 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $15,093 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.4%, RNs 26.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.1% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.0% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.0% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Citadel Of Northbrook Llc. Chain: Citadel Healthcare (14 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addolorata Villa | Wheeling | 86 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 27.9 | $181K | 28 May 2026 |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | Evanston | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12.1 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Estates of Skokie | Skokie | 56 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5.4 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCC | Hoffman Estates | 217 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13.4 | $8K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Aperion Care Niles | Niles | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $12K | 29 May 2026 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Bella Terra Streamwood | Streamwood | 214 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 7.5 | — | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Brandel Health and Rehab | Northbrook | 102 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.9 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
All 202 facilities in Cook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Citadel of Northbrook, The been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Citadel of Northbrook, The been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $25K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Citadel of Northbrook, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Citadel of Northbrook, The?
It is part of the Citadel Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Citadel of Northbrook, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.