Nursing homes › Illinois › The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village
659 East Jefferson Street, Freeport, IL 61032 · 8152326181 · 124 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ascension Living, a group operating 16 facilities in 8 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,060,744 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.26 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.45. Weekend total: 2.89. Nursing staff turnover: 65%.
All-time on record: 48 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-04-22 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-17 |
| 2025-12-06 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-09-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-09-08 |
| 2025-07-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-29 |
| 2025-07-21 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-29 |
| 2025-07-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-29 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-10 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2024-12-11 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | G | Health | corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-11 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-11 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-11 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-11 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-09-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2024-09-13 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2024-08-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-08-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-05-21 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-04-23 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-08 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-04 |
| 2024-02-08 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-04 |
| 2024-02-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-04 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-04 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-04 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-04 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-04 |
| 2023-11-09 | Educate 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-23 |
| 2023-11-01 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-10-10 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-27 |
| 2023-07-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-07-31 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-02 | Fine | $15,015 |
| 2025-03-18 | Fine | $14,731 |
| 2024-12-11 | Fine | $15,004 |
| 2024-09-13 | Fine | $12,581 |
| 2024-08-01 | Fine | $12,248 |
| 2024-02-08 | Fine | $56,245 |
| 2024-02-08 | Payment Denial | 4 days payment denial |
No detailed ownership records on file.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 145935. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.