Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Claridge Healthcare Center
700 Jenkisson · Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · 231 certified beds
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About Claridge Healthcare Center
Claridge Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Its capacity is 231 beds, above the Lake County median of 150 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 70 citations, the most recent on March 19, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.28 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (70)
Records from May 2022 to March 2026.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $241,617
March 19, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $84,730 against this nursing home on March 19, 2026.
June 24, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,575 against this nursing home on June 24, 2025.
June 24, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 24, 2025, lasting 21 days (triggered by inspection on June 24, 2025).
June 20, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 20, 2024, lasting 83 days (triggered by inspection on June 20, 2024).
April 2, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 2, 2024, lasting 66 days (triggered by inspection on April 2, 2024).
April 2, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $140,312 against this nursing home on April 2, 2024.
Staffing
2.28 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 2.50 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
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