Nursing Homes · Freeport, IL
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.
December 11, 2024
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 December 18, 2024.
December 11, 2024
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 18, 2024.
September 13, 2024
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 24, 2024.
September 13, 2024
Tag F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2024.
August 1, 2024
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 August 9, 2024.
August 1, 2024
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 9, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 4, 2024.
April 23, 2024
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2024.
February 8, 2024
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 March 4, 2024.
February 8, 2024
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 March 4, 2024.
February 8, 2024
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2024.
February 8, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 13, 2024.
February 8, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2024.
February 8, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2024.
February 8, 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 March 4, 2024.
February 8, 2024
Tag F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2024.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 23, 2023.
November 1, 2023
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2023.
October 10, 2023
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 27, 2023.
July 6, 2023
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 July 31, 2023.
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.
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