ElderGrade
B

80/100

Above average

Citadel Care Center-Wilmette

432 Poplar Drive, Wilmette, IL 60091

CMS 5/5 stars #16 of 202 in Cook County (847) 216-5000
Certified beds
80
Occupancy
74%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.7 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.81 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 27% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.62 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.81 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.22 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 26.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: April 9, 2026 (4 months ago).

D Apr 9, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2025 F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the m...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 11, 2023 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 11, 2023 F0690 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CITADEL HEALTHCARE, which operates 14 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GRAF, MARCELLA Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GROSS, SHOSHANA Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KOHEN, YAKOV Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KROLL, GABRIEL Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NAGEL, STEVEN Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
OLLMAN, JONATHAN Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PROCTOR, KATHERINE Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RIPSTEIN, KENNETH Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
TELLER, ILANA Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
AARON, JONATHAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GRAF, MARCELLA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
OLUGBERMIGA, ADETOLA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Citadel Care Center-Wilmette

What is the ElderGrade for Citadel Care Center-Wilmette? +

Citadel Care Center-Wilmette holds an ElderGrade of B (80 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Citadel Care Center-Wilmette? +

Residents receive an average of 3.62 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Citadel Care Center-Wilmette been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 4 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Citadel Care Center-Wilmette accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Citadel Care Center-Wilmette is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.