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HomeIllinoisClaridge Healthcare Center

Claridge Healthcare Center

700 Jenkisson, Lake Bluff, IL 600448472953900WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(14 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
231
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
3 fine(s) totaling $241,617

How Claridge Healthcare Center Compares in Illinois

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
IL average
2.6/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IL average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
IL average
2.1/5
Below state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Illinois average of 2.6/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Illinois average of 2.7/5.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
29
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 12, 2023
Most recent cycle
33
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 6, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Illinois median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
Illinois median
Lake County 65+
106,790
15.0% of county
County Population
713,159
Lake County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Claridge Healthcare Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lake Bluff, Illinois with 231 certified beds. It has been operating since 1981. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
231
Avg Residents/Day
77.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 20, 1981
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lake
Last Inspection
Jun 6, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
33
Weighted Score
741.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (70)

F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0602Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Immediate Jeopardy

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.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Immediate Jeopardy

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.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0745Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0850Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0744Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 40 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$241,617
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
3
Total Penalties
6

Penalty History

FineJun 24, 2025
$16,575
FineMar 19, 2026
$84,730
FineApr 2, 2024
$140,312
Payment DenialJun 24, 2025
21 days denied
Payment DenialJun 20, 2024
83 days denied
Payment DenialApr 2, 2024
66 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide0.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing0.00 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CHI, CHOON5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual96%Dec 1, 2005
O'BRIEN, SCOTTCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 1, 2005
O'BRIEN, SCOTTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2005

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Claridge Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All Illinois facilities
Claridge Healthcare Center
Lake Bluff, ILCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $241,617
Lake Forest Place
Lake Forest, IL1.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Avantara Libertyville
Libertyville, IL4.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $26,130
Waukegan Health and Rehab
Waukegan, IL5.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,328
Elevate Care Waukegan
Waukegan, IL5.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $65,554
Warren Barr North Shore
Highland Park, IL5.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $24,397
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire, IL6.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $343,139
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Claridge Healthcare Center
Lake Bluff, IL · Current facility
—1/51/51/5$241,617
Lake Forest Place
Lake Forest, IL
1.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Avantara Libertyville
Libertyville, IL
4.1 mi3/53/53/5$26,130
Waukegan Health and Rehab
Waukegan, IL
5.1 mi4/54/53/5$8,328
Elevate Care Waukegan
Waukegan, IL
5.2 mi2/52/52/5$65,554
Warren Barr North Shore
Highland Park, IL
5.8 mi4/54/52/5$24,397
Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire, IL
6.2 mi1/51/51/5$343,139

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Claridge Healthcare Center?▾
Claridge Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Claridge Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Illinois is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Claridge Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Claridge Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Claridge Healthcare Center had 33 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 6, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $241,617.
What are the staffing levels at Claridge Healthcare Center?▾
Claridge Healthcare Center provides 0.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.00 RN hours, 0.00 LPN hours, and 0.00 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Claridge Healthcare Center have?▾
Claridge Healthcare Center has 231 certified beds with an average of 77.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 34% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Claridge Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Illinois. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Claridge Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Claridge Healthcare Center has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 14 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.