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The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village

Nursing home · 659 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, Freeport, IL 61032 · Stephenson County

1★Medicare overall
68cited deficiencies
9harm or jeopardy level
17penalties

Prices

$295 – $315 per day (Nursing care, shared and private rooms)
Daily private-pay room rate the facility reported to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board for 2024 (state data file). This is what the facility reported for that year, not a current quote.

Facility

Type
Nursing home
Capacity
124
State license
145935
Medicare CCN
145935
Licensed entity
Legal Business Name Not Available
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Phone
(815) 232-6181
Nurse staffing
3.26 hours per resident per day; 64.9% nursing staff turnover
Medicare ratings
Inspections 2★ · Staffing 1★ · Quality 4★
Official record
Illinois Department of Public Health nursing home pages
Official record
Medicare Care Compare

Other public records for this operator

Penalties

Inspection findings

  1. Apr 22, 2026 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0627 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

      Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0800 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

      Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  2. Mar 12, 2026 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      Corrected Mar 17, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  3. Mar 5, 2026 Fire Safety · 17 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0022 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0693 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      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.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0694 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0759 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      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.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0809 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  4. Dec 6, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0806 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      Corrected Dec 12, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  5. Sep 2, 2025 Health · 2 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Sep 8, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), 300.1210c), and 300.1210d)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  6. Jul 21, 2025 Health · 3 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      Corrected Jul 29, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      Corrected Jul 29, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      Corrected Jul 29, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  7. Jun 13, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      Corrected Jul 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  8. Jun 10, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      Corrected Jul 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  9. May 28, 2025 Health · 4 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Jul 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      Corrected Jul 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      Corrected Jul 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      Corrected Jul 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  10. Mar 18, 2025 Health · 2 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Mar 8, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity A

      Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), 300.1210c), and 300.1210d)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  11. Dec 11, 2024 Health · 8 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G

      F0694 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0759 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity A

      Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.1210b), 300.1210d)1), and 300.3220f). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  12. Sep 13, 2024 Health · 5 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Sep 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0744 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

      Corrected Sep 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), and 300.1210d)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.650a) and 300.650d). No Fine

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.650a) and 300.661. This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.661).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  13. Aug 1, 2024 Health · 3 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      Corrected Aug 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Aug 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity A

      Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.1210d)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210d)6).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  14. May 21, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0552 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      Corrected Jun 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  15. Apr 23, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0557 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

      Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  16. Feb 21, 2024 IDPH docket NH 24-C0301 · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.661). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.661).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  17. Feb 8, 2024 Health · 12 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0660 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G

      F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      Corrected Mar 13, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1010h), 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)3)5). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.615f). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.615f).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.650d). No Fine

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

      Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.661. The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.661).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  18. Nov 9, 2023 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0887 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      Corrected Nov 23, 2023 · CMS health inspection

  19. Nov 1, 2023 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      Corrected Nov 20, 2023 · CMS health inspection

  20. Oct 10, 2023 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      Corrected Oct 27, 2023 · CMS health inspection

Sources: CMS's list of certified Illinois nursing homes, IDPH's quarterly nursing home violation reports and the rates facilities reported to HFSRB and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.