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Best Nursing Homes in Chicago, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 38 nursing homes in Chicago, IL using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in IL
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.6/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Chicago, IL. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Chicago, IL. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Chicago, IL. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

32 facilities compared · CMS & IL Dept. of Health data

Encore Village of Schaumburg
NH
AL
IL
MC
Schaumburg
109
Facility 109
IL AVG 86
Rank #108 / 426
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #169 / 204
-20%
3.46
Facility 3.46
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #54 / 172
+8%+12%
$25.5k
Facility $25.5k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #94 / 173
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #69 / 172
2.6
Facility 2.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #28 / 172
2105A+
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #253 / 648
Il Ccrc, LLC
$16.2M
Facility $16.2M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #1 / 171
$15.9M
Facility $15.9M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #4 / 171
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #171 / 171
145341
Admiral at the Lake
NH
AL
IL
MC
Chicago (Uptown)
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 86
Rank #278 / 426
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #40 / 204
+28%
4.93
Facility 4.93
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #19 / 172
-22%+59%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 173
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #62 / 172
5.2
Facility 5.2
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #150 / 172
131A+
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #40 / 648
Nadia Geigler
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #39 / 171
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #36 / 171
242.3%
Facility 242.3%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #113 / 171
146165
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
NH
AL
IL
RC
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 86
Rank #209 / 426
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #74 / 204
+18%
5.56
Facility 5.56
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #8 / 172
+44%+79%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 173
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #45 / 172
5.3
Facility 5.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #154 / 172
155A+
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
Marvin Rubin
$9.3M
Facility $9.3M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #78 / 171
$7.0M
Facility $7.0M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #73 / 171
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #70 / 171
146009
Mercy Circle Senior Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 86
Rank #337 / 426
98.9%
Facility 98.9%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #15 / 204
+43%
4.57
Facility 4.57
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #24 / 172
-8%+47%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 173
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #24 / 172
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #119 / 172
-22-
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
Sisters Of Mercy Of The Americas West Midwest Community Inc
$10.3M
Facility $10.3M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #95 / 171
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #117 / 171
49.8%
Facility 49.8%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #118 / 171
146174
The Clare
NH
AL
IL
MC
Chicago (Rush & Division)
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 86
Rank #301 / 426
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #62 / 204
+22%
3.69
Facility 3.69
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #50 / 172
+61%+19%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 173
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #19 / 172
2.6
Facility 2.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #28 / 172
145A+
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 51
Rank #1 / 648
County Of Fulton
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #163 / 171
$3.6M
Facility $3.6M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #158 / 171
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #15 / 171
146151
Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care
NH
ADC
AL
HC
NC
RC
Chicago (Montclare)
96
Facility 96
IL AVG 86
Rank #136 / 426
20.8%
Facility 20.8%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #198 / 204
-70%
2.95
Facility 2.95
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #83 / 172
+36%-5%
$23.8k
Facility $23.8k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #89 / 173
54
Facility 54
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #137 / 172
4.9
Facility 4.9
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #147 / 172
520-
81
Facility 81
IL AVG 51
Rank #101 / 648
Montclare Holding Company LLC
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #158 / 171
$3.0M
Facility $3.0M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #140 / 171
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #4 / 171
145844
Asbury Gardens
NH
HC
MC
NC
PC
North Aurora (Airport Road)
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 86
Rank #198 / 426
80.8%
Facility 80.8%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #79 / 204
+17%
4.00
Facility 4.00
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #42 / 172
+6%+29%
$6.4k
Facility $6.4k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #71 / 173
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #45 / 172
3.5
Facility 3.5
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #82 / 172
-57A+
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 51
Rank #434 / 648
Abraham Diamond
$6.7M
Facility $6.7M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #144 / 171
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #137 / 171
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #34 / 171
146170
Mayfield Care Rehab Center
NH
Chicago (Austin)
156
Facility 156
IL AVG 86
Rank #46 / 426
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #131 / 204
-4%
2.56
Facility 2.56
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #114 / 172
-64%-17%
$348.4k
Facility $348.4k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #171 / 173
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #162 / 172
4.4
Facility 4.4
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #135 / 172
12114A+
81
Facility 81
IL AVG 51
Rank #101 / 648
-
$11.8M
Facility $11.8M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #107 / 171
$7.5M
Facility $7.5M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #66 / 171
63.9%
Facility 63.9%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #13 / 171
145885
Lakeview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
Chicago (Lincoln Park)
178
Facility 178
IL AVG 86
Rank #39 / 426
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #63 / 204
+22%
2.67
Facility 2.67
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #103 / 172
+3%-14%
$63.8k
Facility $63.8k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #114 / 173
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #160 / 172
4.1
Facility 4.1
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #122 / 172
7145A-
98
Facility 98
IL AVG 51
Rank #6 / 648
Daniel Borek
$13.8M
Facility $13.8M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #79 / 171
$8.1M
Facility $8.1M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #70 / 171
59.1%
Facility 59.1%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #63 / 171
145654
Smith Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 86
Rank #171 / 426
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #57 / 204
+23%
5.28
Facility 5.28
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #10 / 172
+4%+70%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 173
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #42 / 172
3.3
Facility 3.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #69 / 172
466A+
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 51
Rank #147 / 648
The Washington And Jane Smith Home
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #31 / 171
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #24 / 171
72.5%
Facility 72.5%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #108 / 171
145904
Avantara Evergreen Park
NH
MC
PC
Evergreen Park (South Kedzie Avenue)
242
Facility 242
IL AVG 86
Rank #13 / 426
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #162 / 204
-17%
2.67
Facility 2.67
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #103 / 172
+97%-14%
$237.4k
Facility $237.4k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #157 / 173
65
Facility 65
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #152 / 172
3.4
Facility 3.4
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #77 / 172
13139A+
67
Facility 67
IL AVG 51
Rank #177 / 648
Menachem Berger
$21.3M
Facility $21.3M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #13 / 171
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #39 / 171
33.5%
Facility 33.5%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #162 / 171
145734
Elevate Care Windsor Park
NH
MC
Chicago (South Shore)
240
Facility 240
IL AVG 86
Rank #14 / 426
--
2.34
Facility 2.34
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #146 / 172
+23%-24%
$69.4k
Facility $69.4k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #118 / 173
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #165 / 172
4.6
Facility 4.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #140 / 172
1015A-
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 51
Rank #121 / 648
75Th And Exchange LLC
$18.5M
Facility $18.5M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #40 / 171
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #31 / 171
47.2%
Facility 47.2%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #103 / 171
145970
St. Joseph Village of Chicago
NH
AL
MC
RC
Chicago (Belmont Gardens)
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 86
Rank #322 / 426
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #125 / 204
-1%
4.65
Facility 4.65
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #21 / 172
+18%+50%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 173
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #39 / 172
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #103 / 172
231-
91
Facility 91
IL AVG 51
Rank #36 / 648
Brian Celerio
$11.7M
Facility $11.7M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #48 / 171
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #89 / 171
45.7%
Facility 45.7%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #162 / 171
145637
Montgomery Place
NH
AL
IL
MC
Chicago (East Hyde Park)
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 86
Rank #350 / 426
35.0%
Facility 35.0%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #189 / 204
-49%
4.00
Facility 4.00
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #42 / 172
+31%+29%
$51.6k
Facility $51.6k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #107 / 173
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #79 / 172
4.3
Facility 4.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #132 / 172
114A+
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 51
Rank #98 / 648
Margo Brooks Pugh
$13.8M
Facility $13.8M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #70 / 171
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #69 / 171
49.7%
Facility 49.7%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #86 / 171
145748
The Grove Elmhurst
NH
HC
MC
PC
Elmhurst
142
Facility 142
IL AVG 86
Rank #60 / 426
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #126 / 204
-1%
2.99
Facility 2.99
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #74 / 172
+53%-4%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 173
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #91 / 172
3.2
Facility 3.2
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #64 / 172
399A+
63
Facility 63
IL AVG 51
Rank #207 / 648
Tremaine Brown
$16.0M
Facility $16.0M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #37 / 171
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #60 / 171
35.7%
Facility 35.7%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #154 / 171
145711
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Overview of Encore Village of Schaumburg

Encore Village of Schaumburg is a highly recognized retirement community in Schaumburg, IL, that offers independent living and assisted living. Here, older adults experience the best of their retirement, accompanied by its resort-style amenities. Well-balanced dining options, 24-hour care, and transportation services are among the high-quality services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Alongside world-class amenities, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents live to their potential in retirement.

Cultural programs, educational activities, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and make friends. Pickleball courts, a dog park, and an on-site market are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Ideally situated near Olde Schaumburg Centre Park in the quiet residential area of Schaumburg, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the best choices for senior living in Illinois, this retirement community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.

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Overview of Admiral at the Lake

Overlooking the beautiful Lake Michigan, Admiral at the Lake is a serene and inviting senior living community in the vibrant neighborhood of Chicago, IL, offering luxury independent living. Ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and convenient lifestyle even as their needs change, the community also offers residents access to assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and skilled nursing services through its Lifecare policy. Residents are provided with spacious, maintenance-free apartments, just steps away from the city’s vibrant neighborhood, natural wonders, and cultural opportunities for a dynamic city life experience.

With its robust programming, including wellness and fitness programs, classes, arts & crafts programs, and more, the community ensures residents are provided with the opportunities they need to live a full, enriching life. Exceptional dining, featuring varied menus and an in-house dietitian that works with the Executive Chef to create healthy and delicious meals, further enhances residents’ lifestyle and health. A fitness & wellness center, swimming pool & jacuzzi, a movie theater, green spaces and other amenities are offered to further enhance residents’ living experience.

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Overview of The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community

Catering to older Jewish residents in Chicago, IL, The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community offers a full continuum of care to accommodate residents’ changing needs. Residents here enjoy the convenience of having independent living, assisted living, long-term care, and rehabilitation services on one campus. As a non-profit and award-winning community, The Selfhelp Home ensures that residents are provided with care services focused solely on their well-being.

Apart from comprehensive care plans, residents here enjoy access to a wellness center where they can meet various healthcare professionals for their medical needs. Other amenities like a movie theater, library, and a sanctuary for meditation and worship are also available to meet residents’ diverse interests. Here, you can confidently enjoy the life you want while receiving the support you need without hassles and worries.

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Overview of Mercy Circle Senior Living

Mercy Circle is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care facility that promotes independence regardless of living options. Mercy Circle emphasizes the importance of each individual; that is why they want to ensure that residents are able to grow in a community that gives them exceptional care while being able to do what they want freely. From watching a movie at their very own movie room to relaxing at their beautiful courtyard, Mercy Circle has ensured that their community will be built with the idea that every detail in the facility is able to provide each residence with comfort and care.

Mercy Circle prides itself on being a community that is an ideal place for residents to find feasibility– residents are available to do things whenever and wherever they need. 

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Overview of Brookdale Lake View

Considerably one of the trusted independent living and assisted living in Chicago, IL; its ideal location sits right near Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan, and seniors are able to enjoy the natural scenery the city has to offer. The residents and their families entrust the caring staff at Brookdale Lake View to help them live a life of ease during their senior years. The senior living community promotes a lifestyle that only one can imagine; they want residents to have the time of their lives– having a worry-free daily living that allows them to pursue more of their interests. They ensure that residents are also able to create a vibrant social life, so they provide engaging activities for them to take part in, as a chance to create meaningful relationships among staff and residents. Brookdale Lake View is an assisted living Chicago community that explores all possibilities ever imagined.

The community has staff available 24/7 with all-around-the-clock activities ready for seniors to sign up for. Their essential services like their personal care assistance, medication management, housekeeping, and laundry services– are helpful in making day-to-day activities easier for residents. On the other hand, their featured amenities include their emergency alert system, fitness center library, cafe and bistro– among others– help in maintaining an active lifestyle for their residents. 

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The Clare

55 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Overview of The Clare

The Clare is a luxury senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services located at 55 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL, in the Rush and Division neighborhood. Owned and operated by The Clare Partners LLC, the facility accepts Medicare and private pay.

The community maintains a Walk Score of 100, indicating exceptional walkability where daily errands require no car. The Clare is 1.6 miles from Chicago’s city center and offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 774 to 1,387 square feet in a high-rise building. The community does not accept pets.

The Clare provides luxury senior living with apartments, chef-prepared meals in dining venues, and extensive amenities. The facility maintains 24-hour security, on-site concierge services, and a full-time exercise physiologist. Additional services include flexible dining, social activities, on-site healthcare services, housekeeping, beauty services, transportation, exercise programs, wellness programs, and parking. The community serves independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents with staff trained in dementia care protocols.

Occupancy stands at 91.7 percent, representing strong local demand, with an average length of stay of 43 days. Medicare short-term rehabilitation patients constitute 71 percent of new admissions, typically staying 24 days, while private pay residents average seven to eight months.

CMS quality data indicates substantially above-average performance: overall rating 58.7 percent above state average, health inspections 31.6 percent above state average, staffing 20.1 percent above state average, and quality measures 56.7 percent above state average. Nursing staffing averaged 4 hours 18 minutes per resident daily, ranking thirty-eighth among 122 state facilities and nine percent above the state average of 3 hours 57 minutes. No federal penalties have been assessed in the past three years.

The facility reported annual revenue of 37.9 million dollars against an operating loss of 14.6 million dollars, with payroll costs of 15.2 million dollars representing 40 percent of revenue and ranking tenth in state payroll investment.

Families should verify state licensure with the Illinois Department of Public Health, and request copies of state compliance records.

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Senior Lifestyle

303 E Wacker Dr Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60601
Overview of Senior Lifestyle

Senior Lifestyle  offers a range of living options for seniors looking for the best care in Chicago. Their award-winning programs provide a hassle-free and enjoyable life for residents, while families can trust that their loved ones are receiving high caliber care. The home understands that every senior has unique lifestyles and needs, which is why they offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care options.

If additional support is required, Senior Lifestyle’s team can help. For those needing assisted living or memory care, Medicaid may be able to help cover the costs. The community also dedicated itself to providing a welcoming and supportive environment where every senior can live with dignity and respect. From cozy apartments to engaging activities, there’s something for everyone. It is truly worth experiencing the difference that Senior Lifestyle can make.

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Overview of Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care

With over 100 years of experience in the field of senior care, Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care is a community that truly understands the aging process and is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to its residents. The community’s specially trained staff is committed to helping seniors achieve maximum independence, with ability-centered programming that promotes autonomy and self-expression. They offer a range of living options, from long term care to respite care, short term rehab, and Alzheimer’s and memory care services. They accept a variety of payment options, including Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance, and VA Aid and Assistance, making it accessible to all seniors who require its exceptional care.

Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care provides an extensive range of therapies and treatments to support its residents’ health and wellbeing. The community offers IV therapy, respiratory and orthopedic care, wound care, and cardiac care, along with physical, occupational, and speech therapy. With these services, residents can rest assured that their medical needs are being taken care of with the utmost attention and expertise. In keeping with its commitment to family-centered care, Bethesda Rehab and Senior Care offers family support services and welcomes visitors at any time. This allows seniors to stay connected with their loved ones.

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Overview of Senior Suites Rainbow Beach

Situated in Chicago, IL, Senior Suites Rainbow Beach is a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living. Featuring comfortable and well-designed apartments, the community warrants a safe and secure residence that best aligns with residents’ mobility levels and needs. Round-the-clock support and assistance is provided by dedicated team members, trained to meet residents’ needs with utmost compassion.

Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with an array of interesting activities and amenities, including beautifully designed spaces and common areas. A full kitchen and weekly grocery transportation, ensures residents always have the ingredients they need to create their favorite meals and comfort food. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance are taken care of, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

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Overview of Senior Suites New City

Located in Chicago, IL, Senior Suites New City is a secure senior living community that offers independent living. Residents enjoy a restful retirement with well-designed accommodations with access to full-kitchen, individually controlled heating and cooling, and secured entry system. With services like regular housekeeping, transportation services, and on-site maintenance, residents live conveniently and confidently.

At Senior Suites New City, residents stay connected with an array of activities and amenities. Residents enjoy spending their time playing cards, doing movie marathons with friends, or reading a book at the comfort of their apartments. With emergency call systems, regular welfare checkups, and secured entry systems, residents have peace of mind knowing they are in a safe and secured environment.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating

Chicago Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $6,240,955.87 (Illinois avg: $4,383,518.90)
  • Avg home costs: $9,739,094.81 (Illinois avg: $6,428,161.12)
  • Avg occupancy: 79.00% (Illinois avg: 71.98%)
  • Avg bed count: 180 (Illinois avg: 133)
  • Avg home revenue: $16,980,240.27 (Illinois avg: $11,189,208.54)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • SELFHELP HOME: 75.97% occupancy, 72 beds, $11,390,747.00 home revenue, $5,393,105.00 payroll costs, $4,422,210.00 home costs.
  • SYMPHONY AT 87TH STREET LLC: 91.95% occupancy, 210 beds, $18,395,477.00 home revenue, $7,499,046.00 payroll costs, $11,610,752.00 home costs.
  • FOSTER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTE: 78.70% occupancy, 46 beds, $3,712,063.00 home revenue, $1,451,440.00 payroll costs, $2,056,227.00 home costs.
  • SYMPHONY SOUTH SHORE LLC.: 73.71% occupancy, 248 beds, $18,560,865.00 home revenue, $9,131,945.00 payroll costs, $12,327,105.00 home costs.
  • SYMPHONY MIDWAY LLC.: 89.40% occupancy, 249 beds, $18,118,465.00 home revenue, $7,623,792.00 payroll costs, $11,887,763.00 home costs.
  • BALMORAL NURSING HOME: 74.46% occupancy, 213 beds, $13,376,547.00 home revenue, $4,559,694.00 payroll costs, $9,200,011.00 home costs.
  • SOUTH LOOP SKILLED NURSING FACILITY: 84.81% occupancy, 210 beds, $31,328,978.00 home revenue, $6,683,577.00 payroll costs, $18,830,038.00 home costs.
  • ELEVATE CARE IRVING PARK: 67.26% occupancy, 117 beds, $9,093,957.00 home revenue, $3,670,400.00 payroll costs, $5,789,670.00 home costs.
  • WARREN PARK HEALTH AND LIVING CENTER: 98.74% occupancy, 127 beds, $18,482,909.00 home revenue, $4,483,173.00 payroll costs, $6,641,489.00 home costs.
View Chart Data Table
MetricChicagoIllinois
Avg payroll costs$6,240,955.87$4,383,518.90
Avg home costs$9,739,094.81$6,428,161.12
Avg occupancy79.00%71.98%
Avg bed count180133
Avg home revenue$16,980,240.27$11,189,208.54
CommunityOccupancyBedsHome RevenuePayroll CostsHome CostsMedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay
SELFHELP HOME75.97%72$11,390,747.00$5,393,105.00$4,422,210.0024.36%15.83%59.81%
SYMPHONY AT 87TH STREET LLC91.95%210$18,395,477.00$7,499,046.00$11,610,752.007.16%64.09%28.75%
FOSTER HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTE78.70%46$3,712,063.00$1,451,440.00$2,056,227.0010.78%79.26%9.96%
SYMPHONY SOUTH SHORE LLC.73.71%248$18,560,865.00$9,131,945.00$12,327,105.005.17%74.70%20.13%
SYMPHONY MIDWAY LLC.89.40%249$18,118,465.00$7,623,792.00$11,887,763.001.93%60.58%37.49%
BALMORAL NURSING HOME74.46%213$13,376,547.00$4,559,694.00$9,200,011.006.48%9.88%83.64%
SOUTH LOOP SKILLED NURSING FACILITY84.81%210$31,328,978.00$6,683,577.00$18,830,038.0015.34%15.91%68.75%
ELEVATE CARE IRVING PARK67.26%117$9,093,957.00$3,670,400.00$5,789,670.008.18%16.08%75.74%
WARREN PARK HEALTH AND LIVING CENTER98.74%127$18,482,909.00$4,483,173.00$6,641,489.0013.58%7.26%79.16%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Chicago, IL

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Illinois Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 38 nursing homes in Chicago, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Chicago, IL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Chicago, IL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Chicago, IL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.