CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE
9615 NORTH KNOX AVENUE, Skokie, IL 60076
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE Compares
CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE is a 113-bed for-profit nursing facility in Skokie, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.6%) is below the Illinois average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 113 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Skokie, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.8% (46% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (35% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0% (67% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.3% — better than the Illinois average of 26.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE with other nursing homes in Skokie.
How is CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE 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 OF SKOKIE, THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.8% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 113 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE?
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 Skokie
Skokie sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Skokie.
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