D60

CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER

Grade D 60/100 composite score

For profit - CorporationSFF Candidate

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

231

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$237,307

Last Survey

N/A

700 JENKISSON, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044
8472953900

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.95h
LPN
0.12h
CNA
1.53h
Total
2.60h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

CHI, CHOON

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 2005

96%

O'BRIEN, SCOTT

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 2005

O'BRIEN, SCOTT

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Aug 2005

Penalties & Fines (5)

$237,307total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jun 20, 2024Payment Denial
Apr 2, 2024Fine$140,312
Apr 2, 2024Payment Denial
May 1, 2023Fine$96,995
May 1, 2023Payment Denial

Health Inspection Deficiencies (64)

September 12, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2025
September 3, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 27, 2025
0602DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 27, 2025
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 27, 2025
June 24, 2025Health1 deficiency
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 20, 2025
June 6, 2024Health25 deficiencies3 severe
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0679EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0680FMinimal harm, Widespread

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 30, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 30, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0692GActual harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0725FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0744DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 30, 2024
0745FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0801KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0803KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0825DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0835FMinimal harm, Widespread

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0850FMinimal harm, Widespread

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 22, 2024
0947FMinimal harm, Widespread

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2024
July 12, 2023Health22 deficiencies1 severe
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0685DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0690GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0695EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0759EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2023
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0791DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0838FMinimal harm, Widespread

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0865FMinimal harm, Widespread

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2023
May 1, 2023Health3 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 30, 2023
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 30, 2023
0801FMinimal harm, Widespread

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 30, 2023
April 3, 2023Health1 deficiency
0885FMinimal harm, Widespread

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 21, 2023
May 11, 2022Health8 deficiencies
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 17, 2022
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 17, 2022
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 17, 2022
0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 17, 2022
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 17, 2022
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 17, 2022
0803EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 17, 2022
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 17, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER?

CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER in LAKE BLUFF, Illinois has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 60 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER?

CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER have?

CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER has 64 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER been fined?

Yes. CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER has $237,307 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 5 penalties.

How many beds does CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER have?

CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER has 231 certified beds with approximately 74 current residents (32% occupancy). The facility is located at 700 JENKISSON, LAKE BLUFF, Illinois 60044. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.