Nursing homeFAID #3031
Claridge Healthcare Center
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
231
CMS facility ID
145434
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lake
Facility name
Claridge Healthcare Center
Street address
700 JENKISSON
City / state / ZIP
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Phone
(847) 295-3900
Website
About this facility — Claridge Healthcare Center
Claridge Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lake Bluff, Illinois. It is licensed for 231 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).
It is one of 1 senior care facility in Lake Bluff and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Claridge Healthcare Center 93 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $241,617 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 August 31, 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
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Chi, Choon
Direct owner — 96% stake — since 2005
O'brien, Scott
Managing employee · Officer — since 2005
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1981-08-20
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
38 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$241,617 total
Last standard inspection
2024-06-06
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
231
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset · last verified 2026-08-31. 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 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-01Health 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.
2026-06-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0835
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F-0838
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
16 earlier / fire-safety inspections (88 citations)
2026-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-01-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-02-13
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-13
2026-01-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-06
2025-09-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-19
2025-09-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
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 2025-09-27
F-0602
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-09-27
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-09-27
2025-06-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-08-20
2024-12-31Health 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
2024-08-13Health 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 2024-08-30
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-06-06Health inspection25 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0680
F · No harm found
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2024-08-30
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-08-30
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 2024-07-22
F-0692
G · Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0725
F · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-08-30
F-0745
F · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0801
K · Immediate jeopardyFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0803
K · Immediate jeopardyFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-07-22
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 2024-07-22
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0835
F · No harm found
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0850
F · No harm found
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-07-22
F-0947
F · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-09-06
2024-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-10
2024-04-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
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 2024-05-08
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-08
2023-07-12Health inspection22 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0607
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-08-25
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 2023-08-25
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 2023-08-25
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-09-26
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-08-25
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 2023-08-25
F-0838
F · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0865
F · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-25
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-08-25
2022-05-11Health inspection8 citations
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-06-17
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-06-17
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-06-17
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-06-17
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-06-17
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-06-17
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2022-06-17
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-06-17
2024-06-06Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-12-04
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-12-09
E-0007
F · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2024-12-11
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-12-04
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-12-12
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-12-10
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-12-04
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-12-06
2023-07-12Fire-safety inspection3 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-11-11
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-11-11
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-01-17
2022-05-11Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-08-03
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2022-08-03
E-0022
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2022-08-03
E-0025
F · No harm found
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2022-08-03
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2022-08-03
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-08-03
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2022-08-03
Federal penalties
2026-03-19Fine$84,730
2025-06-24Fine$16,575
2024-04-02Fine$140,312
2025-06-24Medicare payment denial — 21 days
2024-06-20Medicare payment denial — 83 days
2024-04-02Medicare payment denial — 66 days
Total fines$241,617
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 145434.
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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