700 Jenkisson, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 · Lake County
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Typically 32% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Claridge Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lake Bluff, IL, with 231 certified beds and an average of about 74 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.50 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.98 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 17.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 34 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $241,617 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,790–$10,410/mo (median $8,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lake County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (70 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Fine | $84,730 |
| 2025-06-24 | Fine | $16,575 |
| 2025-06-24 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-06-20 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-04-02 | Fine | $140,312 |
| 2024-04-02 | Payment denial | — |
700 Jenkisson, Lake Bluff, IL
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Talk to an advisor about this communityClaridge Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lake Bluff, IL area typically runs $7,790–$10,410 per month (median $8,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Claridge Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 2.50 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 17.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Claridge Healthcare Center has 70 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-06-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 32% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Claridge Healthcare Center in Lake Bluff, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 231 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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