CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE
900 WEST RIVER PLACE, Kankakee, IL 60901
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE Compares
CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE is a 107-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kankakee, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (38.2%) is above the Illinois average of 25.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 107 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kankakee, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (30% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.0% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (44% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9% (47% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE with other nursing homes in Kankakee.
How is CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.3% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.0% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE's rating advantage in Kankakee?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CITADEL CARE CENTER-KANKAKEE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Kankakee
Kankakee sits in Kankakee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 18,357 (16.7%)
- Median age
- 38.2 years
- Median household income
- $59,370
- Median home value
- $152,800
Demographics for Kankakee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kankakee.
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