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Page 4 of Best Nursing Homes in Chicago, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 37 nursing homes in Chicago, IL using 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: 2.7/ 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: 2.4/ 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Chicago

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Mercy Circle Senior Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Chicago (Mount Greenwood)
43
Facility 43
IL AVG 85
Rank #330 / 419
--
4.57
Facility 4.57
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #24 / 155
-8%+47%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 155
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #24 / 155
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #105 / 155
-22-
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
Sisters Of Mercy Of The Americas West Midwest Community Inc
$10.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #95 / 154
$5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #112 / 154
49.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 49.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #105 / 154
146174
The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community
NH
AL
IL
RC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 85
Rank #204 / 419
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
IL AVG 73
Rank #63 / 157
+12%
5.56
Facility 5.56
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #8 / 155
+44%+79%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 155
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #41 / 155
5.3
Facility 5.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #138 / 155
159A+
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
Marvin Rubin
$9.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #76 / 154
$7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #72 / 154
75.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 75.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #59 / 154
146009
The Clare
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Chicago (Rush & Division)
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 85
Rank #294 / 419
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
IL AVG 73
Rank #23 / 157
+26%
3.69
Facility 3.69
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #48 / 155
+61%+19%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 155
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #19 / 155
2.6
Facility 2.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #25 / 155
145A+
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 51
Rank #1 / 648
County Of Fulton
$4.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #147 / 154
$3.6MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #146 / 154
81.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility 81.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #14 / 154
146151
Asbury Gardens
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
North Aurora (Airport Road)
75
Facility 75
IL AVG 85
Rank #193 / 419
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
IL AVG 73
Rank #78 / 157
+5%
4.00
Facility 4.00
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #41 / 155
+6%+29%
$6.4k
Facility $6.4k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #66 / 155
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #41 / 155
3.5
Facility 3.5
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #72 / 155
-57A+
38
Facility 38
IL AVG 51
Rank #434 / 648
Abraham Diamond
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #137 / 154
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #128 / 154
56.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #28 / 154
146170
The Grove Elmhurst
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Elmhurst
142
Facility 142
IL AVG 85
Rank #57 / 419
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
IL AVG 73
Rank #100 / 157
-5%
2.99
Facility 2.99
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #71 / 155
+53%-4%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 155
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #84 / 155
3.2
Facility 3.2
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #54 / 155
399A+
63
Facility 63
IL AVG 51
Rank #207 / 648
Tremaine Brown
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #34 / 154
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #58 / 154
35.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 35.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #138 / 154
145711
Warren Barr Gold Coast
NH
SNF
Chicago (Rush & Division)
271
Facility 271
IL AVG 85
Rank #6 / 419
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
IL AVG 73
Rank #90 / 157
+1%
2.97
Facility 2.97
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #71 / 155
+123%-4%
$25.0k
Facility $25.0k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #86 / 155
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #112 / 155
2.7
Facility 2.7
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #28 / 155
3199-
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 51
Rank #1 / 648
Jack Rajchenbach Family Trust
$31.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $31.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #3 / 154
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #5 / 154
42.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #138 / 154
145336
Astoria Place
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Chicago (West Ridge)
164
Facility 164
IL AVG 85
Rank #40 / 419
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
IL AVG 73
Rank #25 / 157
+25%
2.37
Facility 2.37
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #128 / 155
+27%-23%
$4.8k
Facility $4.8k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #65 / 155
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #81 / 155
3.1
Facility 3.1
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #49 / 155
2149-
92
Facility 92
IL AVG 51
Rank #28 / 648
Patricia Davis
$15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #43 / 154
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #70 / 154
38.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #137 / 154
145634
Encore Village of Schaumburg
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Schaumburg
109
Facility 109
IL AVG 85
Rank #104 / 419
--
3.46
Facility 3.46
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #52 / 155
+8%+12%
$25.5k
Facility $25.5k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #88 / 155
28
Facility 28
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #65 / 155
2.6
Facility 2.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #25 / 155
2105A+
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 51
Rank #253 / 648
Il Ccrc, LLC
$16.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $16.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #1 / 154
$15.9MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #4 / 154
98.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 98.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #154 / 154
145341
Warren Barr North Shore
NH
MC
SNF
Highland Park (Skokie Valley Road)
215
Facility 215
IL AVG 85
Rank #18 / 419
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
IL AVG 73
Rank #102 / 157
-5%
2.46
Facility 2.46
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #122 / 155
-14%-21%
$24.4k
Facility $24.4k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #84 / 155
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #96 / 155
2.3
Facility 2.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #14 / 155
4149-
44
Facility 44
IL AVG 51
Rank #392 / 648
Half Day Property Holdings LLC
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #32 / 154
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #48 / 154
47.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #126 / 154
145923
St. Joseph Village of Chicago
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Chicago (Belmont Gardens)
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 85
Rank #315 / 419
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
IL AVG 73
Rank #104 / 157
-6%
4.65
Facility 4.65
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #21 / 155
+18%+50%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 155
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #35 / 155
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #90 / 155
231-
91
Facility 91
IL AVG 51
Rank #36 / 648
Brian Celerio
$11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #47 / 154
$5.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #86 / 154
45.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #145 / 154
145637
Lakefront Nursing & Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Chicago (Rogers Park)
99
Facility 99
IL AVG 85
Rank #121 / 419
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
IL AVG 73
Rank #19 / 157
+28%
1.62
Facility 1.62
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #154 / 155
+72%-48%
$13.7k
Facility $13.7k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #76 / 155
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #73 / 155
5.0
Facility 5.0
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #132 / 155
392-
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 51
Rank #88 / 648
Amy Masalinto
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #97 / 154
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #137 / 154
49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #135 / 154
145235
The Grove La Grange Park
NH
MC
PC
SNF
La Grange Park
131
Facility 131
IL AVG 85
Rank #66 / 419
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
IL AVG 73
Rank #31 / 157
+23%
2.66
Facility 2.66
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #98 / 155
-2%-14%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 155
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #68 / 155
3.2
Facility 3.2
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #54 / 155
1117-
67
Facility 67
IL AVG 51
Rank #177 / 648
Marie Derzsy
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #51 / 154
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #77 / 154
46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #130 / 154
145307
Admiral at the Lake
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Chicago (Uptown)
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 85
Rank #271 / 419
--
4.93
Facility 4.93
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #19 / 155
-22%+59%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 155
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #58 / 155
5.2
Facility 5.2
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #134 / 155
131A+
90
Facility 90
IL AVG 51
Rank #40 / 648
Nadia Geigler
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #36 / 154
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #34 / 154
242.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 242.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #99 / 154
146165
Buckingham Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Chicago (West Ridge)
235
Facility 235
IL AVG 85
Rank #15 / 419
49.2%
Facility 49.2%
IL AVG 73
Rank #142 / 157
-33%
2.58
Facility 2.58
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #109 / 155
+7%-17%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 155
29
Facility 29
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #68 / 155
9.7
Facility 9.7
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #155 / 155
-116-
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 51
Rank #88 / 648
Leah Kazlow
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #122 / 154
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #102 / 154
56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #39 / 154
145285
Smith Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 85
Rank #166 / 419
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IL AVG 73
Rank #52 / 157
+17%
5.28
Facility 5.28
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #10 / 155
+4%+70%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 155
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #38 / 155
3.3
Facility 3.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #59 / 155
470A+
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 51
Rank #147 / 648
The Washington And Jane Smith Home
$11.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #29 / 154
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #24 / 154
72.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 72.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #94 / 154
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Senior Lifestyle

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

Senior Lifestyle is a full-continuum senior living community at 303 East Wacker Drive in the Chicago Loop. It delivers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, nursing home placement, and skilled nursing services. It’s then possible for occupants to transition in the same community as their care needs shift.

The downtown location scores a 99 for walkability, creating a true walker’s paradise where most daily errands and services are walkable. Occupants and visitors enjoy proximity to Chicago’s hospitals, transportation, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.

Contact Senior Lifestyle directly to learn more about its daily life, specific amenities, services, and pricing.

Contact Senior Lifestyle

Overview of Warren Barr South Loop

The Near South Side location distinguishes Warren Barr South Loop from standard Illinois nursing home alternatives. A Walk Score of 94 establishes the facility within a walkable urban environment, enabling visitors and residents to utilize local services or execute errands on foot. Situated at 1725 S Wabash Ave, the skilled nursing environment functions at 83 percent capacity and records an average resident duration of 65 days.

The facility maintains a documented clinical profile. Post-acute recovery programs include specialized tracks for orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac care, pulmonary care, and post-transplant recovery. Internal operations utilize full-time therapists for in-house rehabilitation, while the institution holds dual accreditation through the Gold Seal of Approval and an Enhanced Respiratory Care designation.

Nursing services provide continuous coverage for the resident population. Daily staffing metrics indicate total nursing care at 2 hours and 32 minutes per resident, of which registered nurses contribute 27 minutes. Such data points reflect the specific allocation of clinical personnel within the facility.

The facility processes Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options, consistent with its 65-day average length of stay. This urban location operates as a short-stay environment, organized for individuals undergoing post-acute recovery following cardiac episodes, orthopedic procedures, pulmonary conditions, or transplant surgeries. The combination of specialized programming, urban accessibility, and respiratory accreditation establishes a specific operational profile for comparison against other Chicago alternatives.

Contact Warren Barr South Loop

Overview of Warren Barr Lincoln Park

Owned by Sidney Garver, Warren Barr Lincoln Park is a nursing home in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago at 2732 North Hampden Court. It welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families several payment routes for skilled nursing care. The highly walkable neighborhood has a Walk Score of 91. This means residents and visiting families can run most daily errands on foot and benefit from easy transit access to nearby services.

Warren Barr Lincoln Park delivers skilled nursing care with a team of registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical or vocational nurses. Daily nursing care averages 3 hours 4 minutes per resident, with registered nurses contributing around 46 minutes per resident day. Nurse aides average 1 hour 59 minutes per resident daily, while LPNs and LVNs contribute about 34 minutes. This staffing structure bolsters occupants needing attentive nursing support during recovery or long-term care stays.

For families contemplating the home, the Lincoln Park location offers a residential neighborhood ambiance with strong urban walkability and easy access to the surrounding area.

Contact Warren Barr Lincoln Park

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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Overview of Ascension Living Resurrection Village

Ascension Living Resurrection Village is a mid-rise, 37-unit community at 7262 W Peterson Ave in Chicago’s Norwood Park neighborhood, operated by Presence Senior Services-Chicagoland. The care levels span memory care, assisted living, and independent living, with units in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Resurrection Medical Center is 0.28 miles from the front door, which is among the closer hospital proximities you will find for a community this size.

The facility is rooted in the Catholic faith tradition, and pastoral and spiritual care are part of the service package alongside the practical daily supports: housekeeping, transportation, beauty services, and rehabilitation. Registered dietitian consultations are available. Exercise programming and organized social activities fill out the wellness side. A volunteer program is active.

The amenity footprint is substantive for 37 units. On-site you get a library, salon, spa, patio, fitness center, greenhouse and garden areas, bike paths, and free ground-level parking. That breadth is unusual at this scale and suggests a campus built for longer stays.

The Walk Score is 47, meaning Norwood Park requires a car for most daily tasks. State inspections have tended to center on care planning and documentation and fall and injury prevention.

For families placing a loved one within a Catholic care tradition, or those who want memory care paired with independent and assisted living on the same campus and a hospital within a quarter mile, this community is a specific and coherent fit.

Contact Ascension Living Resurrection Village

Overview of Brookdale at Home® Lake View

Enjoy our independence for as long as possible with Brookdale at Home Lake View, a dedicated home care provider based in Chicago, IL that offers a range of in-home care services. This includes companion care, personal care, and respite care. Brookdale’s team of professional caregivers is experienced in serving people who want to enjoy their independence for as long as possible while receiving the support they require.

Brookdale at Home Lake View’s dedicated team can help with a wide variety of tasks and services, ranging from meal preparation and housekeeping to pet care and medication assistance, so seniors can spend more time doing the things they truly love. Understanding that their caregivers are vital to their endeavor, Brookdale at Home conducts thorough background checks and screenings to select highly qualified caregivers seniors can feel comfortable around.

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Overview of The Grove Berwyn

The Grove Berwyn is changing the approach to post-hospital care. One of the innovative nursing homes in West Chicago, expect the most advanced services for faster recovery. They are one of the only rehabilitation homes that have gained the trust of many families– and even physicians alike– because of their results-driven tailored personal care plans provided for each unique individual; they ensure that residents are able to achieve their goals seamlessly. The Grove Berwyn is where seniors get to experience reimagined and redefined quality rehabilitative care.

The areas of excellence are found in the range of specialized services such as post-acute rehabilitative care: cardiac rehab, orthopedic rehab, stroke recovery, oncology care, pulmonary care, and wound care. Of course, state-of-the-art amenities are found in every corner of the building: world-class physical therapy equipment, a team of full-time therapists on staff, and other post-surgical rehabilitation of all services. 

Contact The Grove Berwyn

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%

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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

  • 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.
  • 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.
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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
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%
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%
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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 37 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.