Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village
659 East Jefferson Street · Freeport, IL 61032 · 124 certified beds
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About The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village
The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village is a nursing home in Freeport, Illinois. Its capacity is 124 beds, above the Stephenson County median of 117 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Citadel Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 48 citations, the most recent on April 22, 2026. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.98 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Freeport. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (48)
Records from March 2023 to April 2026.
April 22, 2026
Tag F0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 22, 2026
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
March 12, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2026.
December 6, 2025
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2025.
September 2, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
July 21, 2025
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 July 29, 2025.
July 21, 2025
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 July 29, 2025.
July 21, 2025
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 July 29, 2025.
June 13, 2025
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 July 3, 2025.
June 10, 2025
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 July 3, 2025.
May 28, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 3, 2025.
May 28, 2025
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 July 3, 2025.
May 28, 2025
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 July 3, 2025.
May 28, 2025
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 July 3, 2025.
March 18, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 8, 2025.
December 11, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2024.
December 11, 2024
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 December 18, 2024.
December 11, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2024.
December 11, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2024.
December 11, 2024
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2024.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $125,824
September 2, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,015 against this nursing home on September 2, 2025.
March 18, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,731 against this nursing home on March 18, 2025.
December 11, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,004 against this nursing home on December 11, 2024.
September 13, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,581 against this nursing home on September 13, 2024.
August 1, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,248 against this nursing home on August 1, 2024.
February 8, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 9, 2024, lasting 4 days (triggered by inspection on February 8, 2024).
February 8, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $56,245 against this nursing home on February 8, 2024.
Staffing
2.98 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.65 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Citadel Healthcare, a chain of 19 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.2 overall, 3.3 for health inspections, 1.8 for staffing, 3.7 for quality measures.
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.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Freeport.
Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care
Stephenson Nursing Center
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