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Claridge Healthcare Center
700 Jenkisson, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
CMS abuse iconSpecial Focus Facility candidateNo standard inspection in 2+ years
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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.
Claridge Healthcare Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Lake Bluff, Illinois, certified for 231 beds and caring for about 78 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 75 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (38, 26, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 8 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $242K and 3 payment denials.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon, is a Special Focus Facility candidate and has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
75health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles8 at actual harm or worse
$242Kfines listed by CMS6 penalties in period
—nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.3
34%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)78 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lake Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 75 | 30 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.5 | 22.5 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 34.8% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $241,617 | $29,734 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 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: 6 Jun 2024, 12 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: J ×3 K ×2 G ×3 D ×45 E ×8 F ×14
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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 15 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 15 Jun 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 15 Jun 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 15 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 3 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2025 |
| 3 Sep 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2025 |
| 3 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | K | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | K | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | 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 | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 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 | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 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 | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 11 May 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 11 May 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 11 May 2022 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 11 May 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 11 May 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 11 May 2022 | 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 | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 11 May 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 11 May 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Fine | $84,730 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | Payment denial | — | 21 days |
| 24 Jun 2025 | Fine | $16,575 | |
| 20 Jun 2024 | Payment denial | — | 83 days |
| 2 Apr 2024 | Payment denial | — | 66 days |
| 2 Apr 2024 | Fine | $140,312 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 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 | 15.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.8% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 41.7% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Claridge Operations Llc.
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 Lake County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Rehab At Wauconda | Wauconda | 149 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 18.1 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Lake Forest Place | Lake Forest | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 30.0 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Prairieview At the Garlands | Barrington | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25.0 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Radford Green | Lincolnshire | 84 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 33.3 | $207K | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Aliya of Highwood | Highwood | 104 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 30.8 | — | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Avantara Lake Zurich | Lake Zurich | 203 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 16.7 | $15K | 6 May 2026 |
| Avantara Long Grove | Long Grove | 195 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 12.8 | — | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Village At Victory Lakes, The | Lindenhurst | 120 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 22.5 | $94K | 14 May 2026 |
All 23 facilities in Lake County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Claridge Healthcare Center been cited for?
75 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 8 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Claridge Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $242K in the period covered, plus 3 payment denials.
How does staffing at Claridge Healthcare Center compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Claridge Healthcare Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Claridge Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Jun 2024.
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.