Nursing home

The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village

659 East Jefferson Street, Freeport, IL, 61032

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Ascension Living · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village, with 47 inspection citations on record (7 higher severity). Federal records include $133,909 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
124
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Stephenson Co. avg 2Illinois avg 2.55This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Stephenson Co. avg: 2. Illinois avg: 2.55.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

47
Citations on record
7
Higher severity (G–L)
25
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
132023
212024
122025
12026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

6 records · $133,909 total · Feb 8, 2024–Sep 2, 2025
  1. Sep 2, 2025$23,100
  2. Mar 18, 2025$14,731
  3. Dec 11, 2024$15,004
  4. Sep 13, 2024$12,581
  5. Aug 1, 2024$12,248
  6. Feb 8, 2024$56,245

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 4 days total · Feb 8, 2024
  1. Feb 8, 20244 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)6.03%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.49%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.14%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Ownership Data Not Available

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Stephenson County.

659 East Jefferson Street, Freeport
Stephenson County · IL · 61032
124 certified beds42.2856, -89.6070

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Washington Senior Living
CCN 145000
Washington, IL121Shown$230,097
Crescent Care of Elgin
CCN 145004
Elgin, IL443Not shown$44,709
Grove of Fox Valley,the
CCN 145006
Aurora, IL442Not shown$0
Duquoin Nursing & Rehab
CCN 145008
Du Quoin, IL232Not shown$26,260
Alpine Care of Evanston
CCN 145011
Evanston, IL333Not shown$40,258
Allure of Knox County
CCN 145012
Galesburg, IL111Shown$116,526

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village's CMS rating?

The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village located?

The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village is located at 659 East Jefferson Street, Freeport, IL, 61032 in Stephenson County, and CMS lists 124 certified beds.

Does The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $133,909 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village's rating compare to nearby facilities?

The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2 across 5 facilities in Stephenson County, and 2.55 across Illinois. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm The Citadel at Saint Joseph Village's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
145935
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
124
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 47 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 12, 20260755EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 17, 2026
Dec 6, 20250806EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 12, 2025
Sep 2, 20250689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 8, 2025
Jul 21, 20250550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 29, 2025
Jul 21, 20250677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 29, 2025
Jul 21, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 29, 2025
Jun 13, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 3, 2025
Jun 10, 20250755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 3, 2025
May 28, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 3, 2025
May 28, 20250684EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 3, 2025
May 28, 20250686DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 3, 2025
May 28, 20250755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 3, 2025
Mar 18, 20250689GComplaintPast Non-ComplianceMar 8, 2025
Dec 11, 20240550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 18, 2024
Dec 11, 20240689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 18, 2024
Dec 11, 20240694GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 18, 2024
Dec 11, 20240759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 18, 2024
Dec 11, 20240760DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 18, 2024
Dec 11, 20240805EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 18, 2024
Dec 11, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 18, 2024
Sep 13, 20240689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 24, 2024
Sep 13, 20240744DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 24, 2024
Aug 1, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
Aug 1, 20240689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
May 21, 20240552DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 4, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 47 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Any recent complaint investigations
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