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Citadel Care Center-Elgin
Citadel Care Center-Elgin, 180 S. State Street, Elgin, Illinois 60123
Citadel Care Center-Elgin is located in Elgin, Illinois which is a western suburb to the City of Chicago lying approximately 44.2 miles from the center of the City of Chicago. The overall rating of Citadel Care Center-Elgin is much below average. It has 88 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. It is not within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. It has a resident council only. The ownership of Citadel Care Center-Elgin is a for-profit corporation.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. There has been no health inspection reported since the last one dated November 28, 2017. The previous standard health inspection was done and reported on October 5, 2017 resulting in a total of 9 health citations. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 6.2. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 5.8.
In addition to the regularly scheduled health inspections, complaint inspections may be initiated when a complaint is made known to the department about a problem or concern with a nursing home resident. There were 3 such complaint inspections conducted by the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018. Over the last three years, complaints that resulted in citations were 14. The health inspection rating for Citadel Care Center-Elgin is below average.
The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Citadel Care Center-Elgin is 1 hour and 32 minutes. The Illinois average is 1 hour and 25 minutes, with the national average being 1 hour and 33 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at the facility is 57 minutes compared to 47 minutes for the Illinois average and 40 minutes for the national average. The physical therapy staff hours per resident per day at Citadel Care Center-Elgin is 5 minutes. The Illinois average is 6 minutes, with the national average being 7 minutes. The staffing rating for Citadel Care Center-Elgin is below average. The registered nurse staffing rating is above average.
53% of Citadel Care Center-Elgin’s short-stay residents showed improvement in their ability to move around on their own. The Illinois average in this category is 64.8%, with the national average being 67.9%. 41.7% of Citadel Care Center-Elgin’s short-stay residents were successfully discharged to the community. The Illinois average is 53.4%, with the national average being 56.4%. 43.6% of Citadel Care Center-Elgin’s short-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia compared to the Illinois average of 74.9% and the national average of 83.3%.
5% of Citadel Care Center-Elgin’s long-stay residents experienced one or more falls with major injury. The Illinois and national averages in this category are 3.4%. 6% of Citadel Care Center-Elgin’s long-stay residents reported moderate to severe pain. The Illinois average is 4.1%, with the national average being 5.6%. 52.4% of Citadel Care Center-Elgin’s long-stay residents reported symptoms of depression. The Illinois average is 18.8%, with the national average being 4.7%. 93.3% of Citadel Care Center-Elgin’s long-stay residents received a needed flu shot for current flu season. The Illinois average is 92.7%, with the national average being 95.1%.
Citadel Care Center-Elgin did receive a penalty of $7,673 on October 5, 2017. There were no other federal or Illinois state fines during that 3-year period.
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:88 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Below Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks | | Below Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident | | Below Average |
| RN Staffing |  | Above Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care |  | Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Citadel Care Center-Elgin | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 14.4% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 1.6% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 58.7% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 68.5% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 4.9% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Citadel Care Center-Elgin | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 3.5% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 47.4% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 24.4% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 15.5% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 45.2% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 21.9% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 92.0% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 96.0% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 11.9% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:11/30/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:13
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
