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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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Montgomery Place

5550 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Overview of Montgomery Place

For over thirty years, Montgomery Place is a retirement community and has been one of the best independent living communities in Chicago. Their vision has always been to prioritize each senior’s comfort and safety while they live an enriching life for the residents of independent living and assisted living services. The well-trained staff are encouraged to compassionately care for the residents so there would be an in-depth connection– to build memories, friendships, and experiences. Montgomery Place Retirement Community strives to provide connection within the community while encouraging an enriching quality of life.

Montgomery Place promotes a lifestyle that is stress free. Their list of amenities and services are built into the community so as to practice a vibrant social life; they have designed the features in the community that has reimagined retirement living. Their essential amenities and services included: 24-hour security, wellness programs, transportation, room service, and housekeeping with laundry– as they try to ensure that residents are able to live with easy accessibility. The facility has a lot more to offer that awaits endless possibilities.

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Overview of Warren Barr Lincoln Park

A sister center of the one sitting in Gold Coast, Warren Barr Lincoln Park has maintained its spot as the home that has provided an unparalleled level of superior care that awaits to be discovered. Just as any Warren Barr home, the one located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park sits in a luxurious setting that radiates a kind of grandeur rarely found in a rehabilitation center. As a nursing home that has reinvented and reimagined its identity to something more elegant and graceful, there is an incomparable level of care that has deemed them as one of the only few respectable, constant, and trustworthy centers. Warren Bar Lincoln Park maintains its title as the gold standard in transitional care.

The approach to Warren Barr Lincoln Park is considered more personal; this way, staff, and residents can build a mutual level of trust and confidence that leads to a more cherished friendship that places comfort, convenience, and safety as the priorities. The gracious boutique-style environment maintains the identity of a Warren Barr home by housing state-of-the-art amenities found in every corner of the building: state-of-the-art physical therapy equipment, a team of full-time therapists on staff, and results-driven services.

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Overview of Clark Manor

Clark Manor is an extraordinary home that caters to the unique needs of individuals entering their golden years in Chicago. Specializing in memory care, behavioral health, and psych services, Clark Manor is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its residents. Advanced wound care treatments prioritize comfort and healing, while dedicated dietary technicians provide personalized nutritional planning.  The facility’s comprehensive rebuilding programs are designed to restore strength, confidence, and independence, ensuring a holistic approach to post-hospital rehabilitation.

As a VA-certified facility, Clark Manor also proudly serves and honors its veteran residents with tailored care that recognizes their unique experiences. The home is also more than just a place of exceptional care. It is a home where new memories are created, lasting relationships are formed, and trust is at the core of the community. The warmth and genuine care that permeate every corner of the residence create an environment that feels like family.

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Overview of The Grove Elmhurst

The Grove Elmhurst is changing the approach to post-hospital care. As one of the innovative nursing homes in the western suburbs, 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 Elmhurst 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, wound care, and tracheostomy 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 discharge planning. 

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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.

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Overview of Buckingham Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation

Find all the care you need with the extraordinary senior living community of Buckingham Pavilion situated in the charming residential area of West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL, that offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, transitional care, Parkinson’s care, and long-term care. With pet-friendly and fully furnished accommodations, seniors have a peaceful and convenient retirement. A team of compassionate and well-trained professionals delivers top-notch care and assistance around the clock to ensure seniors thrive and live to their potential.

Discover new hobbies and relive old interests with a well-thought-of calendar of exciting events and enjoyable programs. Delight in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Buckingham Pavilion features extensive amenities including a library, a movie theater, an ice cream parlor, a beauty parlor, an arts and crafts studio, and a health club, ensuring seniors have more opportunities to enjoy every moment of their golden years.

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Overview of Lakefront Nursing & Rehabilitation

Lakefront Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a haven where every aspect of care, from skilled nursing to rehabilitation and mental health support, is elevated. Renowned for its unwavering dedication, this cherished institution has become a trusted name in the field. The team of experts who grace its halls possesses advanced degrees, encompassing a wide range of social services and cutting-edge rehabilitation therapies. With an exceptional grasp of essential skills like G-tube feeding, their care knows no bounds. An on-site psychiatric day program, led by a resident psychiatrist, provides a nurturing space for holistic healing. Vocational rehabilitation opportunities abound, empowering residents to reclaim their independence. The administration of IV fluids is executed with meticulous precision, ensuring the utmost comfort and well-being.

The home also fosters a sense of belonging and community. Residents are encouraged to gather outdoors, basking in the joy of shared barbecues and savoring the simple delight of ice cream. Enriching outings bring people together, forging connections that transcend the boundaries of the facility. Every major milestone, including birthdays, is commemorated with heartfelt joy as well. For those seeking spiritual solace, religious services are readily available. Choosing this exceptional home is more than a decision—it’s an affirmation of hope, knowing that loved ones are embraced by a team that surpasses all expectations.

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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%

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.
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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
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.