Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER
LAKE BLUFF, IL · 231 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 6, 2024
CMS Certification Number 145434 · first certified August 1981
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
18 citations — more than 58% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 8 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (May 2025 to July 2025), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2024. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
18 of the 18 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags — every citation here is about the program, not the building. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
11 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 18 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 18 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | 7 |
| July 12, 2023 | 3 |
| June 6, 2024 | 8 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 3 | 2024-06-06 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 3 | 2024-06-06 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 3 | 2024-06-06 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 2 | 2024-06-06 |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | 1 | 2022-05-11 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2022-05-11 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 1 | 2024-06-06 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2024-06-06 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 18
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 18 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 6, 2024 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2024) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 9, 2024) |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 11, 2024) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2024) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 12, 2024) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 10, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 6, 2024) |
July 12, 2023 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2023) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 17, 2024) |
May 11, 2022 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 3, 2022) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 3, 2022) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 3, 2022) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 3, 2022) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 3, 2022) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 3, 2022) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 3, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.