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HomeIllinoisThe Citadel at Saint Joseph Village

The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village

659 East Jefferson Street, Freeport, IL 610328152326181WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(69 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
124
certified
6 fine(s) totaling $125,824

How The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village 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
2/5
IL average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
IL average
2.1/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.26 hrs/day
IL average
3.44 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.45 hrs/day
IL average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
64.9%
IL average
44.4%
Higher than 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 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Illinois average of 2.7/5.
Reported RN time is 0.45 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 64.9%, higher than the Illinois average of 44.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
25
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 8, 2024
Most recent cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 11, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 10 fewer 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
Stephenson County 65+
10,538
23.7% of county
County Population
44,482
Stephenson County

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

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The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Freeport, Illinois with 124 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
124
Avg Residents/Day
91.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 14, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Stephenson
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
150.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (48)

F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0800Potential for Harm

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Survey: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Dec 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 2, 2025Corrected: 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: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Actual Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Dec 11, 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: Dec 11, 2024Corrected: 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: Dec 11, 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: Dec 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 18 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$125,824
Number of Fines
6
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
7

Penalty History

FineAug 1, 2024
$12,248
FineSep 13, 2024
$12,581
FineMar 18, 2025
$14,731
FineDec 11, 2024
$15,004
FineSep 2, 2025
$15,015
FineFeb 8, 2024
$56,245
Payment DenialFeb 8, 2024
4 days denied

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

Nurse Aide1.98 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.26 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.89 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
64.9%
RN Turnover
73.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village and nearby alternatives.

All Illinois facilities
The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village
Freeport, ILCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $125,824
Stephenson Nursing Center
Freeport, IL1.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $18,450
Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care
Freeport, IL3.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $168,767
Manor Court of Freeport
Freeport, IL5.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $124,105
Serenity Estates of Lena
Lena, IL12.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Medina Nursing Center
Durand, IL17.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $69,289
Allure of Pinecrest
Mount Morris, IL18.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $188,633
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village
Freeport, IL · Current facility
—1/52/51/5$125,824
Stephenson Nursing Center
Freeport, IL
1.9 mi3/53/52/5$18,450
Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care
Freeport, IL
3.3 mi1/51/51/5$168,767
Manor Court of Freeport
Freeport, IL
5.4 mi2/52/53/5$124,105
Serenity Estates of Lena
Lena, IL
12.8 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Medina Nursing Center
Durand, IL
17.6 mi2/52/53/5$69,289
Allure of Pinecrest
Mount Morris, IL
18.9 mi2/52/52/5$188,633

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 The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village?▾
The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village 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). The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village had any health inspection violations?▾
The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 11, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 6 fine(s) totaling $125,824.
What are the staffing levels at The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village?▾
The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village provides 3.26 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, 0.83 LPN hours, and 1.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 64.9%.
How many beds does The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village have?▾
The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village has 124 certified beds with an average of 91.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Ascension Living chain.
Are there other nursing homes near The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Illinois, including 3 in Freeport. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village?▾
On Google Maps, The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 69 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Ascension Living

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