CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER
700 JENKISSON
LAKE BLUFF IL 60044
Phone: 8472953900
Abuse icon Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Illinois average: 1.5 star lower (2.5), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Lake Bluff average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 231 |
| Average residents per day | 77.5 |
| Occupancy | 34% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| County | Lake |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1981-08-20 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 145434 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 34 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 3 |
| Fines (total value) | $212,251 |
| Payment denials | 3 |
| Total penalties | 6 |
Questions to ask CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 2.
How many beds does CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 231 beds; the facility reports an average of 77.5 residents per day (about 34% occupancy).
Does CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $212,251 in fines and 3 payment denials for this facility.
Has CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.