The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village
Freeport, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145935) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 6 totaling $125,824 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (815) 232-6181 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village reports 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.9%.
CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $125,824.00 and 1 payment denial for The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Citadel At Saint Joseph Village is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 1997, with 124 certified beds and an average of 91.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 64.9%.
Regarding its penalty record, CMS data shows 6 federal fines totaling $125,824.00, along with 1 payment denial on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility should weigh the below-average overall rating and low staffing rating alongside the higher quality measure score, and should review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 64.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $125,824.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 124 certified beds with an average of 91.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 14, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 8152326181 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8152326181 and check the inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145935?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.