The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village
The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village is a 1-star rated nursing home in Freeport, IL with 124 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 4/5.
The facility has 83 health violations on record. Federal fines total $281,398 across 4 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: May 28, 2025.
Staff turnover rate: 60.5% — significantly above the national average.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Illinois public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2025 1 penalties totaling $22,315
Fine
2023 1 penalties totaling $241,920
Fine
2019 1 penalties totaling $9,360
Fine
2018 1 penalties totaling $7,803
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 5 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024 12 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2023 20 violations
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2022 11 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2021 8 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2019 11 violations
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2018 16 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village
- What violations has The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village received?
- The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village has 83 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village?
- The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village safe?
- Safety at The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village?
- Phone: (815) 232-6181. Address: 659 East Jefferson Street, Freeport, IL. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village offer?
- The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village is a skilled nursing facility with 124 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Freeport, IL?
- Compare The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village with other nursing homes in Freeport, IL on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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