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Citadel At Saint Benedict

6930 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, NILES, IL, 60714

(847) 647-0003

99 licensed beds

CMS rates Citadel At Saint Benedict 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 70 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with $64,531 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

6930 West Touhy Avenue

Niles, IL 60714

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

99

CMS facility ID

145731

Care type

Nursing home

County

Cook

Facility name

Citadel At Saint Benedict

Street address

6930 WEST TOUHY AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Niles, IL 60714

Phone

(847) 647-0003

About this facility — Citadel At Saint Benedict

Citadel At Saint Benedict is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Niles, Illinois. It is licensed for 99 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 9 senior care facilities in Niles and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Citadel Healthcare, a group of 19 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Citadel At Saint Benedict 70 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $64,531 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Citadel Healthcare

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Aaron Family Investment Trust

Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 30% stake — since 2024

Ab Investment Trust U/a/d 01/03/23

Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 13% stake — since 2024

6930 Touhy Avenue Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Aaron, Jonathan

Operational control — since 2024

Graf, Marcella

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Israel Family Investment Trust

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Israel Investment Tr

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Kanter, Jeremy

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Omnia Healthcare Group Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Robin, Jason

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Teller, Chananel

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Todd a Stern 2015 Irrv Ins Tr

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

2 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1992-08-01

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

3 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$64,531 total

Last standard inspection

2025-05-29

Nurse staffing

3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$369 per day (≈ $11,220/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

0% Medicaid · 15% Medicare · 85% private/other

Occupancy

79% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

8% above the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

99

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-05-29Health inspection3 citations

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-06-18

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-06-18

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-18

2025-01-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-02-13

F-0697

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-02-13

7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (65 citations)

2025-01-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-01-23

2024-06-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-07-26

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-07-26

2024-05-16Health inspection3 citations

F-0690

G · Actual harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-06-10

F-0759

E · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-06-10

F-0760

E · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-06-10

2024-02-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0607

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-04-06

2025-05-29Fire-safety inspection21 citations

E-0007

F · No harm found

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2025-07-08

E-0025

F · No harm found

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0161

F · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0222

E · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0232

E · No harm found

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0321

F · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0754

E · No harm found

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-07-08

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-07-08

2024-05-16Fire-safety inspection20 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-06-13

E-0013

F · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-06-13

E-0026

F · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2024-06-13

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-06-13

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0281

F · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0344

F · No harm found

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0351

F · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0355

F · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-08-30

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0914

E · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-06-13

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-06-13

2023-04-06Fire-safety inspection17 citations

K-0133

E · No harm found

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-04-11

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-04-11

K-0341

D · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-05-02

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-04-11

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2023-04-11

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-05-05

K-0915

F · No harm found

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-05-08

Federal penalties

2025-01-06Fine$29,660

2024-06-30Fine$34,871

Total fines$64,531

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 145731.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Illinois.

Inspection citations, 3 years

70

More than 73% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 50

Federal fines, 3 years

$64,531

More than 56% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $45,080

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.4

Higher than 56% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

35%

Higher than 27% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Illinois average on 14 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	8.2%	13.0%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	8.7%	6.1%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.8%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.5%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	75.5%	55.9%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.4%	3.0%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	85.5%	90.5%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	3.5%	12.8%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	15.9%	18.4%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.1%	91.7%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	3.4%	4.8%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	12.6%	19.8%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	18.0%	21.7%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	3.01	1.96	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.60	2.10	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	76.6%	70.0%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.7%	2.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	89.2%	63.2%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	23.1%	25.6%	23.4%	Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	8.8%	13.5%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
K-0225 3 inspections. Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
K-0321 3 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K-0324 3 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0712 3 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

What its owners also hold

Aaron Family Investment Trust has an ownership stake on file at 11 nursing homes, averaging 2.6 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Ab Investment Trust U/a/d 01/03/23 has an ownership stake on file at 8 nursing homes, averaging 3.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Illinois

Licensing: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living
File a complaint: 800-252-4343 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-8966. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 866-800-1409. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center, about 1.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Community First Medical Center, about 4.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Saint Francis Hospital-evanston, about 6.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Elevate Care North Branch, Niles, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Celebrate Senior Living Niles, Niles, about 0.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Glen Saint Andrew Living Community, Niles, about 0.4 miles. 12 state visits on record.
Aperion Care Niles, Niles, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Elevate Care Regency, Niles, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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