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Claridge Healthcare Center

Nursing Home Facility

700 Jenkisson, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Claridge Healthcare Center

Claridge Healthcare Center is a senior care community located in Lake Bluff, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Lake Bluff area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (847) 295-3900.

With 231 beds, Claridge Healthcare Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Lake County average about 157 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 34% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Lake County average of roughly 76%.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Lake County average about 3.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2024 and recorded 38 deficiencies.

The community is located in Lake County, IL.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing Not reported
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

This community did not file the payroll return CMS uses to work out nursing hours. CMS scores a missing return as one star, which looks the same on this page as a home that reported and staffs thinly, so we leave the staffing score out rather than show you a number that says nothing about its nurses. The missing return does still count against the overall score above. It is a fair thing to ask about on a tour: how many staff are on at night, and at weekends.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 75 problems at Claridge Healthcare Center. 8 findings involved harm to a resident, including 5 that put residents in immediate danger. 20 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $241,617. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions 3 times in that period.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2026, after a complaint.

  • Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected March 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by April 10, 2026.

  • Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by September 19, 2025.

  • Put residents in immediate danger, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    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.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Put residents in immediate danger, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    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.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected July 2026, after a complaint.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Administration

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

    Inspected June 2026, after a complaint.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Administration

    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.

    Inspected June 2026, after a complaint.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2026, after a complaint.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 6, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by September 27, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by September 27, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by September 27, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by August 30, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nursing and Physician Services

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Administration

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Administration

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nursing and Physician Services

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by September 6, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    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.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by August 30, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by August 30, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

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

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 22, 2024.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Claridge Healthcare Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 231
  • Occupancy 34%
  • Last health inspection June 2024

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