The Citadel of Skokie
9615 North Knox Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 · (847) 679-4161
For profit - Corporation · 113 certified beds
The Citadel of Skokie has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 3 citations (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $27,891 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 21, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.November 21, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 21, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.November 21, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.January 24, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 17, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 17, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 26, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 5, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 5, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 29, 2024 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,222April 5, 2024
- Fine of $8,824April 5, 2024
- Fine of $10,845April 5, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.73 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.62 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.6% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 113 |
| Average residents per day | 103 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Alden Estates of Skokie Skokie · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Grove of Skokie Skokie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Alden North Shore Rehab & HCC Skokie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Warren Barr Lieberman Skokie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Moorings of Arlington Heights Arlington Heights · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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