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| GreenFields of Geneva | NH AL IL MC | Geneva | 77
Facility
77
IL AVG
86
Rank
#193 / 426 |
54.5%
Facility
54.5%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#172 / 204 | -21% | 4.58
Facility
4.58
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#24 / 172 | +61% | +48% | $14.2k
Facility
$14.2k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#84 / 173 | 19
Facility
19
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#39 / 172 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#144 / 172 | 3 | 41 | A+ |
6
Facility
6
IL AVG
51
Rank
#610 / 648 | Brian Robbins | $20.4M
Facility
$20.4M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#26 / 171 | $8.9M
Facility
$8.9M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#43 / 171 | 43.5%
Facility
43.5%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#147 / 171 | 146166 | ||||
| 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 | 2 | 105 | A+ |
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 | ||||
| Covenant Living at Windsor Park | NH AL IL MC RC | Carol Stream | 72
Facility
72
IL AVG
86
Rank
#209 / 426 |
95.8%
Facility
95.8%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#22 / 204 | +38% | 4.21
Facility
4.21
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#37 / 172 | +29% | +36% | $50.5k
Facility
$50.5k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#106 / 173 | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#34 / 172 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#91 / 172 | 2 | 65 | - |
26
Facility
26
IL AVG
51
Rank
#523 / 648 | Covenant Living At Windsor Park | $10.7M
Facility
$10.7M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#76 / 171 | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#72 / 171 | 56.1%
Facility
56.1%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#75 / 171 | 145606 | ||||
| ClarkLindsey | NH ADC AL HC IL MC NC | Urbana (West Windsor Road) | 64
Facility
64
IL AVG
86
Rank
#235 / 426 |
49.9%
Facility
49.9%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#180 / 204 | -28% | 6.03
Facility
6.03
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#4 / 172 | -14% | +95% | $129.9k
Facility
$129.9k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#135 / 173 | 32
Facility
32
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#91 / 172 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#154 / 172 | 4 | 23 | - |
13
Facility
13
IL AVG
51
Rank
#581 / 648 | Sabrina Akers | $16.9M
Facility
$16.9M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#49 / 171 | $10.5M
Facility
$10.5M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#28 / 171 | 61.7%
Facility
61.7%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#72 / 171 | 145381 | ||||
| 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 | 1 | 31 | A+ |
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 | ||||
| Friendship Manor | NH AL IL MC | Rock Island | 98
Facility
98
IL AVG
86
Rank
#129 / 426 |
74.5%
Facility
74.5%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#105 / 204 | +8% | 4.62
Facility
4.62
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#24 / 172 | +2% | +49% | $10.5k
Facility
$10.5k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#76 / 173 | 17
Facility
17
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#29 / 172 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#77 / 172 | 3 | 78 | - |
36
Facility
36
IL AVG
51
Rank
#448 / 648 | Friendship Manor Inc | $8.0M
Facility
$8.0M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#57 / 171 | $11.2M
Facility
$11.2M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#23 / 171 | 140.3%
Facility
140.3%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#36 / 171 | 146099 | ||||
| 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 | 1 | 55 | A+ |
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 | ||||
| Celebrate Senior Living Niles | NH AL IL MC RC | Niles (North Newark Avenue) | 59
Facility
59
IL AVG
86
Rank
#268 / 426 |
89.7%
Facility
89.7%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#35 / 204 | +29% | 3.54
Facility
3.54
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#54 / 172 | -1% | +14% | $29.8k
Facility
$29.8k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#99 / 173 | 9
Facility
9
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#11 / 172 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#6 / 172 | 2 | 49 | A+ |
60
Facility
60
IL AVG
51
Rank
#233 / 648 | Elevate Housing Foundation | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#122 / 171 | $5.4M
Facility
$5.4M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#126 / 171 | 63.3%
Facility
63.3%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#81 / 171 | 146176 | ||||
| Alden Courts of Waterford | NH AL MC RC | Aurora | 60
Facility
60
IL AVG
86
Rank
#255 / 426 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#34 / 204 | +30% | 3.60
Facility
3.60
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#53 / 172 | +38% | +16% | $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 | - | 56 | A+ |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | Steven Kroll | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#154 / 171 | $3.8M
Facility
$3.8M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#155 / 171 | 56.2%
Facility
56.2%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#50 / 171 | 146182 | ||||
| Aperion Care Evanston | NH AL HC MC NC PC | Evanston | 57
Facility
57
IL AVG
86
Rank
#275 / 426 |
82.5%
Facility
82.5%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#73 / 204 | +19% | 2.09
Facility
2.09
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#157 / 172 | +11% | -33% | $52.2k
Facility
$52.2k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#108 / 173 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#69 / 172 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#15 / 172 | 2 | 53 | A+ |
88
Facility
88
IL AVG
51
Rank
#50 / 648 | - | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#155 / 171 | $3.2M
Facility
$3.2M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#160 / 171 | 54.5%
Facility
54.5%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#68 / 171 | 146058 | ||||
| Dobson Plaza Rehabilitation and Healthcare | NH NC PC RC | Evanston (Dodge Avenue) | 97
Facility
97
IL AVG
86
Rank
#132 / 426 | - | - | 2.39
Facility
2.39
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#137 / 172 | +45% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 16
Facility
16
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#24 / 172 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#154 / 172 | 1 | 84 | A+ |
74
Facility
74
IL AVG
51
Rank
#135 / 648 | Charlotte Kohn | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#171 / 171 | $4.5M
Facility
$4.5M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#147 / 171 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#1 / 171 | 145122 | ||||
| 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 | 4 | 66 | A+ |
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 | ||||
| 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 | 2 | 31 | - |
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 | 1 | 14 | A+ |
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 |
Good Samaritan Home is a nursing home in Quincy, IL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community also ensures older adults feel at home in a compassionate and supportive environment. With 24-hour care, three well-balanced meals, housekeeping, and laundry, residents can maintain their independence with ease. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring their recovery.
Cooking classes, outings, and entertainment programs provide residents with more opportunities to learn new hobbies and gain fun experiences. With an old-time general store and a beauty and barber shop, residents have more spaces for interactions and wellness. Set in the quiet neighborhood of Quincy, near bus stops, the community guarantees accessibility and a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the trusted options for senior living in Illinois, especially with its comprehensive care options.
The Loft of Peoria is a nursing home in Peoria, IL, offering memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. With transportation services, nutritious meals, and 24-hour nursing care, residents receive the utmost attention and care to live comfortably. Individualized, holistic care plans are also provided based on residents’ unique needs and habits to help with their recovery and rehabilitation.
Light activities, social events, and a variety of games provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and remain active. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can rest and focus on their wellness. Set in the quiet residential area of Peoria, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Illinois, especially with its commitment to helping older adults thrive in retirement.
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights is a nursing home in Peoria, IL, offering a wide range of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. With a compassionate and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and transportation. Combining professional excellence and genuine care through personalized care plans, the community goes above and beyond to help residents recover and return to their routines with ease.
Family events, fishing trips, and various recreational activities ensure residents can stay active and maintain their holistic wellness. A beauty/ barber shop and three beautiful courtyards are also available for residents’ relaxation. Located near bus stops, the Pimiteoui Trail, and parks in the quiet neighborhood of Peoria, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it one of the trusted options for senior living in Illinois.
Accolade Healthcare of Peoria is a nursing home in Peoria, IL, offering memory care, respite care, hospice care, and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can feel at ease, accompanied by a supportive and homelike environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and transportation, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to get to know residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring their recovery and wellness.
Sensory-stimulating games, light exercises, and social events help enhance residents’ memory and stay active. A beauty salon, cozy lounges, and spacious courtyards also foster interactions and relaxation. With medical care providers, restaurants, shops, and bus stops in the area, residents have easy access to leisure and necessities. This nursing home has high standards of care dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it a trusted choice for senior living in Illinois.
The Pearl at the Tillers is a nursing home in Oswego, IL, that offers long-term care, post-hospital care, respite care, and rehabilitation. Fostering comfort and healing, the community has a nurturing and welcoming environment. A maintenance-free lifestyle is also guaranteed, with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and comprehensive therapies. The community also strives to get to know residents’ unique needs and habits to provide the best possible care for their recovery.
Light exercises and fun gatherings encourage residents to make friends and maintain their holistic wellness. Cozy lounge and naturally lit therapy room also promote interactions and relaxation. Set along the road, near restaurants and shops in Oswego, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high standards of care and upscale amenities, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Illinois.
Harmony Park Ridge is a nursing home in Park Ridge, IL, offering memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community also features naturally lit and thoughtfully furnished rooms in a nurturing and welcoming setting, ensuring older adults’ comfort and safety. With well-balanced meals, laundry services, daily housekeeping, and beauty services, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring their recovery and rehabilitation.
Social events, games, and various recreational opportunities encourage residents to stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Spacious common areas and top-notch rehabilitation equipment also ensure residents can rest and freely interact with friends. Located near parks and bus stops in Park Ridge, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it a great choice for senior living in Illinois.
Park Ridge Healthcare Center is a highly recognized nursing home in Park Ridge, IL, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community’s supportive and welcoming environment also ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and therapies, residents can focus on their recovery and wellness. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care through individualized care plans.
Holiday celebrations, light physical activities, and various recreational opportunities encourage residents to stay active and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy rooms and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Set near bus stops, a shopping center, and restaurants, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Illinois, especially with its dedication to older adults’ welfare.
Prairie Manor Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a nursing home in Chicago Heights, IL, offering memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind, especially with a comfortable and home-like environment. Excellent services, including housekeeping, laundry, and nutritious meals, are also provided to help enrich residents’ living experiences. The community is also committed to meeting residents’ needs and preferences, providing individualized care plans for their recovery.
Card games, social events, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and make friends. An ice cream parlor, a salon, and a spacious outdoor patio also foster interactions and relaxation. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located in the quiet residential area of Chicago Heights. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in Illinois.
Alden Estates of Orland Park is a nursing home in Orland Park, IL, that specializes in rehabilitation. Promoting a comfortable and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also focus on their recovery with exceptional services, including restaurant-style dining, comprehensive therapies, and 24-hour care. The community also strives to meet residents’ unique needs through individualized care plans.
Social gatherings and light exercises ensure residents can freely interact with friends and have fun. An ice cream parlor, a beautiful outdoor area with a fountain and a gazebo, and a spacious lounge are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located along the road, near restaurants in Orland Park. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Illinois, especially with its commitment to older adults’ well-being.
Victorian Village Health and Wellness Center is a nursing home in Homer Glen, IL, offering assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With an intimate and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay. Restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and 24-hour care are among the exceptional services dedicated to enriching residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences through personalized care plans.
Live entertainment, exercises, and gardening are just some of the activities that aim to keep residents active and encourage interactions. Walking paths and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can focus on their recovery and wellness. Restaurants and shops are also available in the area, providing residents with easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a good option for senior living in Illinois.
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.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Illinois
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 175 nursing homes in Illinois. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Illinois?
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 Illinois, 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 Illinois?
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.


















