CITADEL AT SAINT BENEDICT

Citadel at Saint Benedict is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 6930 West Touhy Avenue in Niles, Illinois, within Cook County. The facility operates 99 certified beds under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. It is listed as an active provider in the CMS national database of nursing home facilities. CMS assigns Citadel at Saint Benedict an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the results of state and federal surveys conducted at the facility. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, based on clinical data reported across a range of resident health outcomes. The staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating staffing levels that fall below both the facility's overall performance and national norms. CMS staffing ratings account for the hours provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. Citadel at Saint Benedict is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance or state-administered long-term care coverage. Individuals and families seeking placement should confirm current bed availability, specific covered services, and any applicable private pay arrangements directly with the facility by contacting the administrative office at (847) 647-0003. When compared to national benchmarks, Citadel at Saint Benedict presents a mixed profile. Its overall rating of 4 stars, along with its 4-star health inspection and quality measure scores, indicate performance that is above the national average across those categories. The staffing rating of 2 stars, however, falls below the national average, which is a consideration in evaluating day-to-day care capacity. Staffing levels can affect response times, individualized attention, and the consistency of care delivered to residents. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data and to conduct on-site visits when evaluating placement options. The facility's location in the Niles area of Cook County places it within a densely populated metropolitan region with access to a range of ancillary health care services.