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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
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.
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 TableAL (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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every IL nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 191 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Greeting seniors with peace and vibrancy, Bella Terra Wheeling is a trusted senior living community in Wheeling, IL where personal attention and progressive medical care go hand in hand in this community. For post-hospital rehabilitation or residential skilled nursing care, this community offers the perfect environment for recovery and comfort. With a dedicated, attentive team and a beautifully designed campus, residents enjoy an atmosphere that promotes healing and enhances the quality of life.
With extensive amenities and services, residents have more opportunities to mingle with friends and maintain an active lifestyle. Moreover, this community provides cardiac programming, an inotropes program, physical, occupational and speech therapy. Bella Terra Wheeling strives to create a haven for seniors to make every moment of their best years memorable while having a premiere care experience.
Overview of Prairie Manor Rehabilitation & Healthcare
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.
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.
Franciscan Village of Lemont is a 47-bed nursing home in the Chicago suburb of Lemont, Illinois, about 15 miles southwest of Naperville. It is owned by Gregory Belback, runs under the Franciscan Care Solutions umbrella, and operates at full capacity. They take Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and since stays average about 72 days, most people are there for short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay or intermediate recovery.
The nurses and aides spend about 3 hours and 48 minutes a day working directly with each resident, with registered nurses covering 1 hour and 21 minutes of that time and nurse aides providing 2 hours and 17 minutes. Because a team is on the floor 24/7, they manage therapies, post-surgery recovery, and short-term respite care. Inside, the faith-based community offers chef-prepared meals in a central dining room. The local neighborhood scores a 4 out of 100 for walkability, so visitors will need a car to get around, though the low score keeps the campus quiet and free of heavy traffic.
State inspectors found the facility to be in full compliance during its most recent review. Earlier findings regarding elopement risk management prompted the facility to update its staff training and conduct service plan audits, which have since been put into practice.
Prospective representatives can call the admissions desk to find out how the waiting list works, ask about the daily therapy options, or schedule a walkthrough of the campus.
Westminster Village Al in Bloomington, IL offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. Independent living means a resident has a private living space with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks without requiring the resident to give up an apartment.
Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing care is available on site around the clock from licensed nurses. With several care levels in one community, Westminster Village Al may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between types of care without leaving the community.
The community opened in 1979 and has 72 beds. Westminster Village operates it. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, so families may use Medicare for covered short term skilled care after a hospital stay or pay privately for care. A Walk Score of 84 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to reach nearby shops and services independently. Rehabilitation services are also available, so a resident can receive therapy through the community instead of arranging transportation elsewhere.
Citadel of Northbrook is a highly rated nursing home in Northbrook, IL, offering rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and specialized care. The community also ensures older adults feel at home with its upscale, hotel-like amenities. With kosher menu options, housekeeping, and laundry, residents can also experience maintenance-free living. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring their recovery and wellness.
Pet therapy, fun gatherings, and a variety of activities encourage residents to explore new hobbies and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy lounges and beautiful gardens also ensure residents can rest and freely interact with their surroundings. Residents also experience a laid-back lifestyle with bus stops, shops, and restaurants nearby. This nursing home is one of the trusted options for senior living in Illinois, especially with its dedication to improving older adults’ well-being.
Citadel of Kankakee is a highly recognized nursing home in Kankakee, IL, offering rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and specialized care. With a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years. 24-hour nursing care, laundry and linen services, and full-service dining options are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Dedicated to residents’ recovery, a holistic, personalized approach to care is utilized based on their needs and habits.
Light physical activities and social gatherings allow residents to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. A lively dining room, state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, and cozy lounges ensure residents can rest and freely interact with their surroundings. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and leisure, as it is conveniently located near Riverside Medical Center and the Kankakee River. This nursing home continuously provides exceptional care for older adults’ welfare, making it a great choice for senior living in Illinois.
The Grove at Northbrook is dedicated to providing a senior living experience that is as unique and individualized as each resident. They pride themselves on their attentive and personalized approach to care, ensuring that every senior receives the best possible treatment for their specific needs. From post-hospital rehabilitation to skilled nursing care and behavioral health treatment, the Grove at Northbrook has it all. With 24-hour nursing staff on-site, families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands. From physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy to specialized massage and neuromuscular therapies for wound care, every aspect of care is carefully considered. In addition to top-notch medical care, the Grove at Northbrook offers a wide range of amenities to enhance the quality of life for their residents. They also offer comfortable semi-private suites with private bathrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and beautiful outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. From a fitness center to a library, arts and crafts to cultural programs, there is no shortage of ways to spend the day. And their dining experience is truly exceptional, with certified dietitians preparing balanced and delicious meals that cater to any medical or faith-based requirements.
Warren Barr North Shore provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Highland Park, Illinois. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or skilled nursing support.
The community has 215 beds and 24 hour staffing, so staff are present throughout the day and night. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 25 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay, while respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away.
Specific programs include on site dialysis, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, pulmonary care, and respiratory care. On site dialysis allows a resident receiving dialysis to receive that treatment at the community. The rehabilitation and respiratory programs address recovery and ongoing care needs related to the heart, bones and joints, lungs, and breathing. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care and services. The area has a Walk Score of 44 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.
Jennings Terrace is an esteemed senior housing establishment proudly serving the Fox Valley area in Aurora, Illinois, for a remarkable duration of eight years. Jennings Terrace is dedicated to providing affordable and secure housing options tailored to the unique needs of seniors. With a comprehensive range of services, including skilled nursing and sheltered care, they ensure the utmost comfort and well-being of their residents. From elegantly designed single-room suites to spacious two-room options, residents can choose their preferred accommodations.
For those seeking respite care, Jennings Terrace offers private suites designed to deliver personalized and exceptional experiences. Additionally, they extend their compassionate services to individuals requiring hospice care, creating a supportive environment during challenging times. With on-site access to essential medical services such as x-rays and lab draws, as well as specialized podiatry and optometry offerings, residents receive comprehensive care within the convenience of their community.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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.
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