Citadel Care Center-Kankakee
Kankakee, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145043) · 107 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (815) 933-1711 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Citadel Care Center-Kankakee has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Citadel Care Center-Kankakee reports total nurse staffing of about 3.23 hours per resident per day, including about 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.7%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Citadel Care Center-Kankakee has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Citadel Care Center-Kankakee is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. The facility is certified for 107 beds and reports an average daily census of 92.4 residents. It has been certified since 1967 and operates under for-profit, limited liability company ownership. It is part of the Citadel Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with a chain-average CMS overall rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Citadel Care Center-Kankakee holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.22552 hours per resident per day, including 0.39578 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.7%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not designated as part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
This profile is built from data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Citadel Care Center-Kankakee has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.22552 hours per resident per day, including 0.39578 RN hours per resident per day, with a 33.7% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated as a CMS Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 107 beds with an average daily census of 92.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Citadel Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with a chain-average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measure, and staffing dimensions; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8159331711 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8159331711 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145043?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.