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Best Nursing Homes in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 175 nursing homes in Illinois 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: 2.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. 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: 2.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. 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: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. 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 Illinois

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

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

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
341A+
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
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
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
265-
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
423-
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
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
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
378-
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
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
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
249A+
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
-56A+
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
253A+
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
184A+
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
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
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
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Overview of Friendship Manor

Located in Davenport, Iowa, the assisted living community offers a variety of housing options to suit your needs. Whether you prefer senior villas, apartment homes, or the Silver Cross Health and Rehabilitation Pavilion, there’s a comfortable and convenient home waiting for you. At the community, you’ll find an array of activities and amenities designed to enhance your retirement years. Friendship Manor offers engaging activities, and the free shuttle service takes you on outings throughout the Quad Cities area. The Bistro provides a delightful dining experience for you and your loved ones, and the Main Street offers convenient access to shopping, banking, and other essential services. 

Licensed nurses are available on-site to address any health concerns, providing peace of mind for both you and your family. Choose from one and two-bedroom floor plans, and enjoy the convenience of a one-year rate agreement with convenient monthly payments. Experience a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle at the assisted living community in Davenport.

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Overview of Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village

Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village is a warm and welcoming community in La Grange Park, IL, providing a vibrant setting for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Their excellent team is always available to help residents curate their dream retirement with access to daily living assistance, medication management support, and personal care for their comfort and convenience. Those living with the challenges of memory loss also thrive in the community with specialized care services and a secure environment tailored to their unique safety and comfort needs.

An array of physical and social activities are available as well to help residents maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. With fresh and nutritious meals served daily, residents can easily maintain a healthy and well-nourished body. At Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village, they provide residents with a seamless combination of top-notch care and exciting experiences for a fulfilling retirement life.

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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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Overview of The Springs at Monarch Landing

The Springs at Monarch Landing ensures that every aspect of residential wellness is stimulated to create the best version of themselves. They promote an engaging and enriching lifestyle for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can elevate the senior living experience. The Springs at Grand Park is where seniors nurture their holistic needs.

The residential independent and assisted living housing offers private apartments with full kitchens and private bathrooms. The memory care unit has more services given to residents regarding specifically designed programs that stimulate cognitive retention. All residents are encouraged to live a worry-free lifestyle by assisting seniors with daily activities.

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Overview of Luther Oaks

Discover a safe haven where comfort meets independence with Luther Oaks, an inviting senior living community offering a serene setting for assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and skilled rehabilitation. Catering to independent residents aged 62 and better, the community provides individualized care plans and compassionate assistance with daily living activities that make their lives as comfortable as possible. Residents can choose among spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with plenty of storage and natural light for their ideal living environment.

With the convenience of concierge-style services like housekeeping and transportation, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with more time in their hands for vibrant activities and programming. Gourmet, nutritious, restaurant-style dining is offered to make sure residents eat right on time and healthily at all times. A multitude of amenities like an on-site fitness center, barber shop, beauty salon, post office, club room, library and convenience store are also available to elevate residents’ comfort and convenience.

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Overview of The Grove of Skokie

Indulge in a senior living experience like never before at The Grove in Skokie, where personalized attention and exceptional care are the norms. With a compassionate and skilled clinical team by your side, you can recover with ease and speed through advanced therapies and specialized treatments, including neuromuscular therapy and wound care. Moreover, pain management services and affiliations with top-notch hospitals ensure that you receive the best care and support available. They also cater to seniors who need orthopedic and neurological rehab, as well as behavioral health treatment.
The home also serves Indian and Pakistani communities with staff who speak multiple languages. With a variety of vegetarian menu options and Indian cuisine, residents can indulge in flavors that feel like home. Along with excellent care, The Grove also provides luxurious amenities, including high-speed Wi-Fi, concierge services, and salon services. Each private and semi-private suite is immaculately designed with careful attention to detail, making it an oasis for relaxation. The outdoor spaces are also beautiful, allowing residents to soak up the sun and fresh air. At The Grove, senior living isn’t just about finding a place to reside, but it’s a complete and ultimate experience that sets the bar high for others to follow.

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Overview of Celebrate Senior Living Niles

Peacefully located in Niles, IL, Celebrate Senior Living Niles is a vibrant community designed to provide independent living and assisted living options. It supports residents needing support with their daily activities with the help of an excellent care team that is also trained in memory care practices. Those who want to enjoy an independent lifestyle find comfort and convenience in having access to maintenance and housekeeping services.

Residents here have no boring days with an array of daily activities, weekly recreation, and monthly social events held regularly. The community also has a spacious dining room where residents can enjoy three delicious meals daily. Residents’ living experience is further enhanced by amenities like a salon, library, and refreshing outdoor spaces for socialization and relaxation.

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Radford Green at Sedgebrook

960 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Overview of Radford Green at Sedgebrook

Overlooking the scenic Audubon Way Lincolnshire, IL, Radford Green at Sedgebrook is a distinguished senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. With cozy and elegant one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, seniors experience unmatched comfort and security. The community takes pride in a kind and highly trained team handling maintenance, housekeeping, medical needs, and residents’ daily living activities to ensure they live their days without hassles.

Relive old interests and discover new hobbies through a full calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging programs. Featuring extensive amenities including a library, a creative arts studio, a hobby shop, a game room, and an aquatics center, residents have more avenues to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Moreover, nutritious and tasty meals are served for dietary satisfaction. Radford Green at Sedgebrook is great for seniors looking to make the most out of their golden years knowing a trusted community has their backs.

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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
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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.