Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Citadel of Northbrook, The
NORTHBROOK, IL · 158 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 11, 2025
CMS Certification Number 145982 · first certified April 1999
Ownership
Operated by CITADEL HEALTHCARE · For profit - Individual
- Ownership changed December 28, 2018 (change of ownership)to THE CITADEL OF NORTHBROOK from MANOR CARE OF NORTHBROOK IL LLC
Position within IL
16 citations — more than 54% of the 664 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 7 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: November 2026 to February 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2025. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 739 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 about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
5 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 16 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
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 | 16 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2024 | 5 |
| February 21, 2025 | 4 |
| December 11, 2025 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2025-02-21 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-12-11 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2024-04-11 |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | 1 | 2025-02-21 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2025-12-11 |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | 1 | 2024-04-11 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-12-11 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2024-04-11 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Services Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 11, 2025 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026) |
February 21, 2025 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2025) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2025) |
April 11, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.