Citadel Of Skokie, The
Skokie, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145468) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $27,891
Phone: (847) 679-4161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Citadel Of Skokie, The in Skokie, IL holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Citadel Of Skokie, The reports total nurse staffing of 2.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
The Citadel Of Skokie, The has 3 federal fines on record totaling $27,891.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Citadel Of Skokie, The is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. It has been certified since August 1983 and operates 113 certified beds, with an average of 103.0 residents per day. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Citadel Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 2.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 28.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $27,891.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. The facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon designation, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Citadel Of Skokie, The has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with turnover of 28.6% and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $27,891.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have CMS's abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 113 certified beds and an average of 103.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Citadel Healthcare chain, which has 14 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 10, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (4 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 8476794161 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8476794161 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145468?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.