CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER
700 JENKISSON, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 231-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lake Bluff, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.3%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 231 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 34% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 41.7% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (92% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 8.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (170% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.9% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (82% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.6% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9% (32% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Lake Bluff.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 41.7% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.3% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 34% occupancy across 231 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Lake Bluff
Lake Bluff sits in Lake County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 99,767 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $92,654
- Median home value
- $271,700
Demographics for Lake County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lake Bluff.
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