LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 145434 · 231 beds
CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Medicare-certified nursing home in LAKE BLUFF, IL (CMS Certification Number 145434). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 2/5). Federal inspection records list 75 health deficiencies, including 5 immediate jeopardy citations. The most recent survey date on record is July 1, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $242K across 3 fines. CMS lists this home as an SFF candidate, not as a current Special Focus Facility. Time on the candidate list: 19 months. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 75 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | July 1, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 8 |
| Harm citations | 3 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 5 |
| Special Focus Facility status | SFF candidate |
| Time on the candidate list | 19 months |
| Total federal fines | $242K |
| Fine count | 3 |
| Payment denials | 3 |
| Staffing star rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.98 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 2.50 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Ownership type: Individual