Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Illinois

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 191 nursing homes in 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: 2.5/ 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

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Illinois average is: 60.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Tabor Hills
NH
AL
IL
RC
SNF
Naperville (Naperville Park District)
96
Facility 96
IL AVG 120
Rank #97 / 165
74.8%
Facility 74.8%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #80 / 127
-3%
4.95
Facility 4.95
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #19 / 152
A -1%+59%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #20 / 153
4.7
Facility 4.7
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #125 / 153
-72A+
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 54
Rank #172 / 190
John Bozett
$13.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #56 / 134
$9.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #26 / 134
74.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 74.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #17 / 134
145840
Bella Terra Streamwood
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Streamwood
214
Facility 214
IL AVG 120
Rank #19 / 165
60.2%
Facility 60.2%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #112 / 127
-22%
2.61
Facility 2.61
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #88 / 152
A+ +144%-16%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #20 / 153
2.3
Facility 2.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #13 / 153
1129-
74
Facility 74
IL AVG 54
Rank #45 / 190
Forbright Bank
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #41 / 134
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #84 / 134
37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #130 / 134
145701
Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care
NH
SNF
Evanston
99
Facility 99
IL AVG 120
Rank #88 / 165
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #93 / 127
-9%
3.15
Facility 3.15
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #53 / 152
A+ +11%+2%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #10 / 153
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #39 / 153
-69-
70
Facility 70
IL AVG 54
Rank #52 / 190
Joshua Molitor
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #70 / 134
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #89 / 134
48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #86 / 134
145907
Covenant Living at Windsor Park
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Carol Stream
72
Facility 72
IL AVG 120
Rank #116 / 165
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #6 / 127
+25%
3.94
Facility 3.94
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #41 / 152
- +29%+27%
$50.5k
Facility $50.5k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #99 / 153
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #32 / 153
3.6
Facility 3.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #80 / 153
269-
26
Facility 26
IL AVG 54
Rank #163 / 190
Covenant Living At Windsor Park
$10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #82 / 134
$6.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #80 / 134
56.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 56.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #53 / 134
145606
St. Joseph Village of Chicago
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Chicago (Belmont Gardens)
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 120
Rank #148 / 165
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #96 / 127
-10%
5.12
Facility 5.12
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #17 / 152
- +18%+65%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
19
Facility 19
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #34 / 153
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #88 / 153
231-
91
Facility 91
IL AVG 54
Rank #14 / 190
Franciscan Communities, Inc
$11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #68 / 134
$5.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #94 / 134
45.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #104 / 134
145637
GreenFields of Geneva
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Geneva
77
Facility 77
IL AVG 120
Rank #110 / 165
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #119 / 127
-29%
4.31
Facility 4.31
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #33 / 152
- +61%+39%
$14.2k
Facility $14.2k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #78 / 153
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #34 / 153
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #126 / 153
342A+
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 54
Rank #183 / 190
Nfp Friendship Village Of Mill Creek
$20.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $20.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #16 / 134
$8.9MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #34 / 134
43.5%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 43.5%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #117 / 134
146166
Lincolnwood Place
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Lincolnwood
45
Facility 45
IL AVG 120
Rank #148 / 165
57.8%
Facility 57.8%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #116 / 127
-25%
4.16
Facility 4.16
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #34 / 152
- +112%+34%
$42.0k
Facility $42.0k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #97 / 153
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #10 / 153
1.8
Facility 1.8
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #5 / 153
226-
51
Facility 51
IL AVG 54
Rank #99 / 190
Ga Hc Reit II Lincolnwood Trs Sub, LLC
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #24 / 134
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #44 / 134
45.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #107 / 134
145786
Park Place Christian Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Elmhurst (Addison Township)
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 120
Rank #120 / 165
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #119 / 127
-29%
4.72
Facility 4.72
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #25 / 152
- +10%+52%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
8
Facility 8
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #7 / 153
1.6
Facility 1.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #3 / 153
136-
94
Facility 94
IL AVG 54
Rank #7 / 190
Nfp Christian Healthcare Foundation
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #125 / 134
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #124 / 134
65.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 65.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #26 / 134
146155
The Clare
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Chicago
49
Facility 49
IL AVG 120
Rank #142 / 165
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #35 / 127
+13%
4.39
Facility 4.39
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #30 / 152
A +61%+41%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
12
Facility 12
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #18 / 153
3.0
Facility 3.0
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #24 / 153
143A+
100
Facility 100
IL AVG 54
Rank #1 / 190
County Of Fulton
$4.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #130 / 134
$3.6MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #123 / 134
81.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility 81.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #13 / 134
146151
The Elms
NH
SNF
Macomb
98
Facility 98
IL AVG 120
Rank #92 / 165
67.4%
Facility 67.4%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #101 / 127
-12%
4.77
Facility 4.77
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #21 / 152
A +7%+54%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #20 / 153
2.8
Facility 2.8
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #32 / 153
166-
10
Facility 10
IL AVG 54
Rank #181 / 190
County Of Mcdonough Mcdonough County Clerk
$9.0MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #101 / 134
$6.0MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #77 / 134
67%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility 67%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #24 / 134
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Overview of Tabor Hills

Tabor Hills sits on Crystal Ave in Naperville, Illinois, a 96-bed community that combines nursing home care with assisted living and independent living under one roof. The building is two stories, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. It’s not a walking neighborhood; the Walk Score sits at 21, so getting anywhere means a car.

Occupancy runs at 62.2%, and the average resident stays around 62 days, a stay length short enough to suggest a real share of rehab or recovery cases moving through rather than only long-term residents. Nursing coverage backs that up: residents get about 4 hours and 34 minutes of total nursing care per day, with close to 2 of those hours coming from registered nurses specifically, not just aides.

Money matters get handled through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one option. Pets are welcome too, a small detail that can carry real weight for someone leaving a longtime home behind.

John Bozett owns Tabor Hills. What stands out about this place is the range: nursing care, assisted living, and independent living all exist inside the same address. For a family trying to plan ahead, that kind of range means a resident’s needs can shift without forcing a search for an entirely new building somewhere else.

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Overview of Bella Terra Streamwood

Bella Terra Streamwood is a place where families can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are receiving exceptional care. With an array of on-site medical services provided with passion and commitment, Bella Terra goes above and beyond to exceed expectations. Their post-hospital care and rehabilitation services are trusted by families, thanks to an attentive staff and a beautiful campus dedicated to recovery. Stylishly appointed rooms provide a comfortable and therapeutic setting for post-hospital rehabilitation, with dedicated spaces for physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Bella Terra’s advanced clinical care also caters to seniors with various conditions such as pulmonary, oncology, cardiac, stroke, and neurological care. Seniors can enjoy their stay with high-speed Wi-Fi and inviting family lounges, complete with wall-mounted flat screen TVs with a cable every Monday. With elevated experiences and smiling faces, Bella Terra Streamwood is the perfect place for seniors to recover.

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Overview of Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care

Located on Gross Point Road, Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care is a 99-bed nursing home in Evanston, Illinois, that specializes in post-acute and rehabilitation services. Its average length of stay is 43 days, with most residents staying temporarily while recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization before returning home. Owned by Joshua Molitor, the community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents. 24-hour staffing is also available to provide support and care.

A multidisciplinary clinical team delivers a range of rehabilitation services, including orthopedic, cardiac, NeuroStroke, and pulmonary programs. Furthermore, contracted speech-language pathologists, physical therapy assistants and aides, respiratory therapy technicians, and an occupational therapy aide work alongside nursing staff to support recovery goals. An average of 1 hour and 4 minutes of RN care is also provided daily, while total nursing care averages 2 hours and 59 minutes per day. A Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mental Health Service Worker, and Dietitian also oversee care.

The community combines rehabilitation services with amenities designed to enhance daily life for older adults. Restaurant-style dining also includes four-course meals at lunch and dinner. Amenities such as an ice cream parlor, aviary, hair and nail salon, complimentary Wi-Fi, and daily newspaper delivery are also available. Residents also have access to a council that meets regularly to discuss care and community matters. For visiting family and friends, the surrounding area offers a walkability score of 70 out of 100, making nearby errands accessible on foot.

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Overview of Covenant Living at Windsor Park

Covenant Living at Windsor Park is a trusted continuing care community in Carol Stream, IL, offering various levels of care. With independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation available under one campus, residents enjoy a seamless transition between care levels for their ever-changing needs. Those seeking temporary stays to give their family and other caregivers a much-deserved break from caregiving can opt for respite care with access to main services, amenities, and activities.

The community also offers an array of engaging activities and convenient access to local shopping, entertainment, and outdoor spaces to help residents maintain an active and vibrant lifestyle. They also boast a well-equipped wellness center and carefully curated menu of healthy meals to ensure residents can easily maintain their overall well-being. At Covenant Living at Windsor Park, they always strive to deliver excellent care services in a comforting and nurturing environment tailored for residents’ comfort and happiness.

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Overview of St. Joseph Village of Chicago

Delivering the highest quality of care, safety and comfort to seniors in Cook Chicago, IL, St. Joseph Village of Chicago is a distinguished senior living community that offers assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation services and respite care. Rest comfortably in bright and spacious apartments in variations of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents live as autonomously as possible with the support of personalized care services, 24-hour security, and an array of stimulating interactions.

At St. Joseph Village of Chicago, residents truly experience what joyful living is with a wide array of social, recreational and leisure activities inspired by the seven dimensions of wellness. Committed to delivering a dining experience that fosters resident health and well-being, the community provides a team of excellent chefs who use fresh local ingredients to create delicious, resident-inspired meals. Here, residents’ goals, dreams and desires are thoughtfully taken into consideration for every aspect of their care plan, ensuring that all of their needs are met accordingly.

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Overview of GreenFields of Geneva

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Geneva, IL, GreenFields of Geneva is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. Each memory care resident resides in private accommodations that are just steps away from meals, activities, and expert assistance.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared delightful and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping services, round-the-clock nursing and certified nursing assistance, fitness director, and many more. Engage in activities that promote your total well-being (body, mind, and spirit) and step into a bright future by pursuing what makes you happy. At GreenFields of Geneva, you can pursue your passions and find new purpose among friends.

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Lincolnwood Place

7000 N Mccormick Blvd, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Overview of Lincolnwood Place

Overlooking the vibrant community of Lincolnwood, IL, Lincolnwood Place is an upscale senior living community that offers a variety of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term care, and skilled nursing. As a Continuous Care Retirement Community, the community ensures residents a seamless transition should their needs change. Featuring a range of floor plans, including a studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures residents a comfortable living space.

Residents feel safe, secure, and attended to in the community with a team of compassionate team members available to provide care 24/7. The community ensures plenty of enjoyable opportunities with a broad range of activities and amenities, such as a barbershop, fitness center, a theater, rehabilitation gym, a library, courtyard, and spacious community rooms. Residents feel appreciated through carefully curated meals and menus tailored to their needs and preferences.

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Overview of Park Place Christian Community

Park Place Christian Community is a 66-bed nursing facility on Euclid Avenue in Elmhurst, Illinois, operated by the Christian Healthcare Foundation. It functions under a continuing care model, allowing residents to transition from independent living up to skilled nursing as their health needs evolve. The building currently runs at a 55 percent occupancy rate and accepts both Medicare and private pay. Stays here average about 48 days, which shows that the daily routine leans heavily toward short-term post-hospital rehabilitation.

On-site therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation, anchor the clinical care on the floor, which also features a dedicated memory support wing. To manage these programs, the nursing staff provides an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes of direct daily care per resident, with registered nurses handling 2 hours and 1 minute of that total. Beyond the medical units, day-to-day life includes chef-prepared dining and an active community wellness program, while visitors benefit from an exceptional neighborhood walkability score of 94 out of 100.

The facility holds a clean regulatory record based on its most recent evaluations by state inspectors. The survey team found the home to be in full compliance with all health and safety guidelines, resulting in a citation rate of zero.

Prospective representatives can contact the admissions desk to check on current openings, ask about the customized wellness programs, or set up a time to see the campus. The administrative staff can also help review your insurance benefits and outline how private payment plans are structured.

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The Clare

55 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Overview of The Clare

The Clare sits at 55 E Pearson St in Chicago’s Rush & Division neighborhood, a high-rise run by The Clare Partners LLC with 49 units split across one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. Sizes run from 774 square feet up to 1,709.

A Walk Score of 100 means groceries, pharmacies, and most daily errands are a walk away, not a drive. Occupancy sits at 84.4 percent, which tells you the building is mostly full but not maxed out. This is a place that covers a lot of ground on the care spectrum: independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all under one roof, with staff specifically trained in dementia care for residents who need it.

Beauty services, transportation, housekeeping, organized social and recreational activities, exercise and wellness programming, and parking are all part of daily life, and residents also get 24-hour security, an on-site concierge, and access to a full-time exercise physiologist. Dining is flexible and chef-prepared, not a fixed cafeteria schedule. Pets are welcome, too.

The Clare takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one funding path. For residents needing nursing-level support, the staffing data shows about 3 hours and 41 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day.

The Clare is a high-rise community built to handle a resident’s care needs as they change, independent living now, memory care later if it comes to that, without forcing a move somewhere new.

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Overview of The Elms

The Elms is a nursing home in Macomb, IL, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle with 24-hour care, housekeeping, laundry, and nutritious meals. The community also strives to help residents live to their potential through personalized care plans.

Holiday celebrations, music therapy, and games provide residents with more opportunities to learn and gain meaningful experiences. With paved walking paths and spacious gathering areas, residents can rest and move around comfortably. McDonough District Hospital and bus stops are also located nearby, providing residents with convenient access to healthcare and other needs. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Illinois, especially with its commitment to improving older adults’ well-being.

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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 191 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.