The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village

Stephenson · IL · For profit - Corporation · 124 certified beds · CCN 145935


The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village operates 124 certified beds in FREEPORT, Illinois. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1997-03-14. It averages 91.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village?

CMS lists 53 health-inspection deficiencies for The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-22.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-22F0627, F0800Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.D
2026-03-12F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E
2026-03-05F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2026-03-05F0550, F0759, F0805, F0809Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / 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.E
2026-03-05F0558, F0684, F0689, F0690, F0693, F0694, F0695, F0761, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-12-06F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.E
2025-09-02F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-07-21F0550, F0677, F0684Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-06-13F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-06-10F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-05-28F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2025-05-28F0609, F0686, F0755Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-03-18F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-12-11F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.G
2024-12-11F0805, F0812Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2024-12-11F0550, F0689, F0759, F0760Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2024-09-13F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-09-13F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D
2024-08-01F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-08-01F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-05-21F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D
2024-04-23F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D
2024-02-08F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2024-02-08F0550, F0660, F0689, F0690, F0695, F0755, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-11-09F0887Educate 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.D
2023-11-01F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2023-10-10F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D

Why was The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village fined 6 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-09-02Fine$15,015
2025-03-18Fine$14,731
2024-12-11Fine$15,004
2024-09-13Fine$12,581
2024-08-01Fine$12,248
2024-02-08Fine$56,245

Has The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-03-094

How is The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village staffed relative to the IL average?

MeasureThis facilityIL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.256363.44603
Total nursing staff turnover (%)64.944.5
Average number of residents per day91.295.4

Who owns The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village?

The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation.

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