Claridge Healthcare Center
Lake Bluff, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145434) · 231 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $241,617 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (847) 295-3900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Claridge Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for Claridge Healthcare Center in this data record. The facility's CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and turnover data was not provided.
Yes, Claridge Healthcare Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $241,617.00, along with 3 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
About this facility
Claridge Healthcare Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lake Bluff, Lake County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1981. The facility is certified for 231 beds, though average daily occupancy reported is 77.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Claridge Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day and nursing turnover percentage are not included in this data record; families should confirm current staffing figures directly with the facility or via Care Compare.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $241,617.00, along with 3 payment denials. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare before making decisions. In addition, CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and is subject to increased regulatory inspection and scrutiny compared to other nursing homes.
No chain ownership information is included in this record, and CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the past 12 months. This profile is based solely on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare.gov Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Claridge Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Claridge Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident or turnover percentage in this data; the facility's CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. Contact the facility at (847) 295-3900 or check Medicare Care Compare for current figures.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $241,617.00 and 3 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it has been designated an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 231 beds, with an average daily occupancy of about 77.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Claridge Healthcare Center is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is provided in this record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 20, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify services offered; contact the facility at (847) 295-3900 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at (847) 295-3900 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145434?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.