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Best Care Homes in Cook County, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 care homes communities in Cook County, IL using Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank care homes in IL
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Last updated
Dec 2025
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3 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cook County, IL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 63The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cook County, IL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

WaveBridge Senior Care Home
CH
AL
MC
Crete
- No
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 51
Rank #595 / 648
Private / Shared Rooms
Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home
CH
NH
AL
HC
IL
Chicago (Lincoln Park)
76
Facility 76
IL AVG 86
Rank #195 / 426
No
93
Facility 93
IL AVG 51
Rank #23 / 648
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
St Joseph Home For the Elderly
CH
NH
AL
HC
IL
Palatine
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 86
Rank #301 / 426
No
69
Facility 69
IL AVG 51
Rank #159 / 648
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Overview of Wavebridge Senior Care Home

Conveniently nestled in the serene area of Crete, IL, Wavebridge Senior Care Home provides a peaceful setting for assisted living. It caters to residents needing additional support with their daily activities to help them maintain their freedom and independence. Whether you need personal care assistance or support with your medications, the community ensures you are well-cared for and comfortable in your cozy accommodation.

The community is designed to offer an intimate, residential-like environment that fosters meaningful and close-knit relationships. With the help of a friendly care team, residents here can enjoy their best years with peace of mind. Wavebridge Senior Care Home also provides access to an array of amenities designed to further improve everyone’s living experience.

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Overview of Little Sisters of the Poor St. Mary’s Home

Tucked away in the peaceful area of Chicago, IL, St. Mary’s Home is a safe retreat for those who need assisted living. It features a team of highly qualified caregivers who care for residents who need extra support with their daily routines, such as personal hygiene and medication management. As a community established for over 140 years, St. Mary’s Home ensures everyone is treated with the best care practices that liberate them.

With a wide array of daily activities curated based on residents’ interests, there’s always something enriching to do. Residents’ meals are carefully prepared to satisfy their unique preferences and dietary needs. Here, everyone is given an equal chance to live their golden years without the responsibility of tiring chores.

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Overview of St Joseph Home for the Elderly

With over 177 years of experience, St Joseph Home for the Elderly is a well-established community in Palatine, IL designed for independent living and assisted living. The community provides a team of loving and excellent caregivers that offer assistance with daily activities like personal care and medication management. Here, residents enjoy the comfort of cozy accommodations set in a loving and supportive environment.

They encourage an active lifestyle with their wide array of enriching activities, pastoral programs, and volunteering opportunities. Here, residents are provided with the best care possible while also having emotional and spiritual enrichment. As a community founded on a genuine commitment to helping those in need, St Joseph Home for the Elderly ensures its residents are well-cared for in an environment that genuinely cares for them.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency

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