CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE

The Citadel of Skokie is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 9615 North Knox Avenue in Skokie, Illinois (Cook County). The facility holds 113 certified beds and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it eligible to serve a broad range of residents requiring skilled nursing or long-term care services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with higher ratings indicating stronger performance relative to national standards. The Citadel of Skokie holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspections that assess compliance with care and safety regulations. The staffing rating is also 2 stars, which measures the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident population. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, indicating that the facility performs above the national average across clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility conditions and time limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements in the state of Illinois. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to understand coverage details and any additional costs that may apply. When considered in the context of national averages, The Citadel of Skokie presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall rating of 2 stars and individual ratings in health inspections and staffing both sit below the national average. However, the facility's 4-star quality measure rating represents a notable area of above-average clinical performance. This combination suggests that while structural and staffing metrics trail national benchmarks, certain resident outcome measures exceed them. Researchers, families, and healthcare professionals reviewing this data should consider all components of the CMS rating system together, and may wish to supplement this information with facility visits and direct inquiry.