Page 7 of Best Nursing Homes in Illinois

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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
SMITH CROSSING (Assisted Living)
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Orland Park (Orland Township)
62
Facility 62
IL AVG 120
Rank #124 / 165
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5.39
Facility 5.39
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #10 / 152
- -50%+74%
$125.9k
Facility $125.9k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #126 / 153
32
Facility 32
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #80 / 153
4.6
Facility 4.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #132 / 153
481A+-Washington And Jane Smith Community-Orland Park
$15.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #43 / 134
$8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #42 / 134
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #54 / 134
146110
Lakefront Nursing & Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Chicago (Rogers Park)
99
Facility 99
IL AVG 120
Rank #88 / 165
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #17 / 127
+20%
1.66
Facility 1.66
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #149 / 152
B+ +72%-46%
$13.7k
Facility $13.7k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #75 / 153
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #72 / 153
5.0
Facility 5.0
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #130 / 153
392-
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 54
Rank #29 / 190
Amy Masalinto
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #103 / 134
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #111 / 134
49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #83 / 134
145235
Celebrate of Moline
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Moline
120
Facility 120
IL AVG 120
Rank #66 / 165
82.3%
Facility 82.3%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #53 / 127
+7%
2.26
Facility 2.26
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #124 / 152
A -62%-27%
$21.7k
Facility $21.7k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #80 / 153
17
Facility 17
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #27 / 153
4.3
Facility 4.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #115 / 153
299-
16
Facility 16
IL AVG 54
Rank #174 / 190
Aaron Cohen$5.1M*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$3.7M*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.71.5%*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.145680
Luther Oaks
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Bloomington
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 120
Rank #133 / 165
31.0%
Facility 31.0%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #125 / 127
-60%
3.98
Facility 3.98
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #40 / 152
- +16%+28%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #68 / 153
21
Facility 21
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #67 / 153
3.5
Facility 3.5
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #106 / 153
118-
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 54
Rank #187 / 190
Luther Oaks, Inc
$12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #60 / 134
$4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #102 / 134
38.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 38.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #126 / 134
146184
Macomb Post Acute Care Center
NH
SNF
Macomb
80
Facility 80
IL AVG 120
Rank #106 / 165
68.5%
Facility 68.5%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #97 / 127
-11%
2.96
Facility 2.96
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #56 / 152
A- -26%-5%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
30
Facility 30
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #83 / 153
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #80 / 153
255-
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 54
Rank #179 / 190
Etn Family Holdings LLC
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #124 / 134
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #130 / 134
48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #86 / 134
145021
Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Rochelle (Flagg Township)
46
Facility 46
IL AVG 120
Rank #146 / 165
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #7 / 127
+24%
3.26
Facility 3.26
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #48 / 152
- +34%+5%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #67 / 153
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #80 / 153
144-
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 54
Rank #64 / 190
Residential Alternatives Of Illinois, Inc
$9.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #93 / 134
$6.0MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #79 / 134
63.5%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 63.5%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #30 / 134
146090
Smith Village
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Chicago (South Side)
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 120
Rank #104 / 165
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #42 / 127
+11%
5.40
Facility 5.40
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #10 / 152
- +4%+74%
$16.4k
Facility $16.4k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 153
23
Facility 23
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #37 / 153
2.6
Facility 2.6
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #58 / 153
570A+
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 54
Rank #50 / 190
The Washington And Jane Smith Community-Beverly
$11.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #80 / 134
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #46 / 134
72.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 72.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #19 / 134
145904
Montgomery Place
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Chicago (East Hyde Park)
40
Facility 40
IL AVG 120
Rank #154 / 165
35.0%
Facility 35.0%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #124 / 127
-54%
4.37
Facility 4.37
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #30 / 152
- +31%+41%
$19.8k
Facility $19.8k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #100 / 153
33
Facility 33
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #72 / 153
3.7
Facility 3.7
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #115 / 153
114A+
82
Facility 82
IL AVG 54
Rank #32 / 190
Margo Brooks Pugh
$13.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #50 / 134
$6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #66 / 134
49.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #77 / 134
145748
Friendship Manor
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Rock Island
98
Facility 98
IL AVG 120
Rank #92 / 165
74.5%
Facility 74.5%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #81 / 127
-3%
4.51
Facility 4.51
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #28 / 152
- +2%+45%
$10.5k
Facility $10.5k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #70 / 153
14
Facility 14
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #27 / 153
2.3
Facility 2.3
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #66 / 153
373-
36
Facility 36
IL AVG 54
Rank #139 / 190
Friendship Manor, Inc
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #112 / 134
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #17 / 134
140.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 140.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #3 / 134
146099
Norwood Crossing
NH
AL
HC
MC
RC
SNF
Chicago (Norwood Park)
55
Facility 55
IL AVG 120
Rank #136 / 165
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
IL AVG 76.9%
Rank #105 / 127
-15%
4.06
Facility 4.06
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #36 / 152
- +74%+31%
$63.3k
Facility $63.3k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #103 / 153
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #67 / 153
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #126 / 153
436-
83
Facility 83
IL AVG 54
Rank #29 / 190
Norwood Crossing Association
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $13.2M
Rank #42 / 134
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG $7.4M
Rank #19 / 134
70.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IL AVG 60.5%
Rank #21 / 134
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Overview of Smith Crossing (assisted Living)

Smith Crossing Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care in Orland Park, Illinois. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing a move between services without leaving the community. Located in the Orland Township neighborhood, the community opened in 2004.

Assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care has a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Smith Crossing has 62 beds, which gives families the community’s available residential capacity. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation provide therapy during recovery, including after a hospital stay, without requiring a separate rehabilitation setting. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 24 minutes per resident each day, representing the amount of nursing staff time allocated per resident across a day. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows a family to pay directly for services. Washington And Jane Smith Community Orland Park operates the community.

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Overview of Lakefront Nursing & Rehabilitation

Lakefront Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a haven where every aspect of care, from skilled nursing to rehabilitation and mental health support, is elevated. Renowned for its unwavering dedication, this cherished institution has become a trusted name in the field. The team of experts who grace its halls possesses advanced degrees, encompassing a wide range of social services and cutting-edge rehabilitation therapies. With an exceptional grasp of essential skills like G-tube feeding, their care knows no bounds. An on-site psychiatric day program, led by a resident psychiatrist, provides a nurturing space for holistic healing. Vocational rehabilitation opportunities abound, empowering residents to reclaim their independence. The administration of IV fluids is executed with meticulous precision, ensuring the utmost comfort and well-being.

The home also fosters a sense of belonging and community. Residents are encouraged to gather outdoors, basking in the joy of shared barbecues and savoring the simple delight of ice cream. Enriching outings bring people together, forging connections that transcend the boundaries of the facility. Every major milestone, including birthdays, is commemorated with heartfelt joy as well. For those seeking spiritual solace, religious services are readily available. Choosing this exceptional home is more than a decision—it’s an affirmation of hope, knowing that loved ones are embraced by a team that surpasses all expectations.

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Overview of Celebrate of Moline

Celebrate of Moline is a nursing home in Moline, IL, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. The community also promotes a nurturing and home-like environment, ensuring older adults’ comfort and safety. Residents also receive high-quality services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and maintenance services. Through a resident-centered approach to care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social events, and games provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and have fun. Thoughtfully curated amenities and accessible common areas also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. With bus stops and parks nearby, residents have easy access to leisure and necessities. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Illinois, especially with its dedicated services and a clean setting.

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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 Macomb Post Acute Care Center

Macomb Post Acute Care Center is an 80-bed nursing home in Macomb, IL, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Featuring a home-like setting, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe. Residents also experience maintenance-free living with 24-hour care, well-balanced dining options, and therapy services. Along with a wide range of care options, personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Social events, fitness exercises, and recreational opportunities ensure residents can stay active and have fun. With spacious, private, and semi-private rooms and a beautiful courtyard, residents can rest and move around comfortably. McDonough District Hospital and public transportation are also easily accessible, ensuring residents have a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Illinois.

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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle

Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Rochelle, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can take place within one community. The community has 46 beds, a size that can allow staff and residents to get to know each other. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments: a studio offers one private living space, while the larger layouts may suit couples moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle is in the Flagg Township neighborhood, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time associated with each resident’s care. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Residential Alternatives Of Illinois operates the community.

A beauty and barber shop lets residents receive grooming services on site, while scheduled group transportation supports planned outings without requiring each resident to arrange transportation independently. Strength training, aerobic exercise, personalized activities, and social and recreational programming offer structured ways to stay active and engaged. A Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently.

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Overview of Smith Village

Enjoy a vibrant life with­out the demands and costs of home own­er­ship with Smith Village, a classic senior living community in Cook County, Chicago, IL, that offers care continuum with their independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Make yourself at home in well-designed apartments with an array of one- or two-bedroom apartments to choose from–all fea­turing a kitch­enette, full bath­room with walk-in show­er, lots of clos­et space, and plen­ty of nat­ur­al light. Residents never have to lift a fin­ger with maintenance and housekeeping handled by the attentive team.

A licensed nurs­ing team is available on-site any time of the day to ensure residents’ needs are met immediately. The community provides compassionate care services, including assis­tance with activ­i­ties of dai­ly liv­ing, med­ica­tion administration, phys­i­cal, speech, occu­pa­tion­al and res­pi­ra­to­ry therapies, making sure residents have access to necessary care and support even as their needs evolve. A full cal­en­dar of recre­ation­al, social, cul­tur­al and edu­ca­tion­al programs foster social connection and lifelong learning opportunities, which help residents maintain their abilities while living a fulfilling life.

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Montgomery Place

5550 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Overview of Montgomery Place

For over thirty years, Montgomery Place is a retirement community and has been one of the best independent living communities in Chicago. Their vision has always been to prioritize each senior’s comfort and safety while they live an enriching life for the residents of independent living and assisted living services. The well-trained staff are encouraged to compassionately care for the residents so there would be an in-depth connection– to build memories, friendships, and experiences. Montgomery Place Retirement Community strives to provide connection within the community while encouraging an enriching quality of life.

Montgomery Place promotes a lifestyle that is stress free. Their list of amenities and services are built into the community so as to practice a vibrant social life; they have designed the features in the community that has reimagined retirement living. Their essential amenities and services included: 24-hour security, wellness programs, transportation, room service, and housekeeping with laundry– as they try to ensure that residents are able to live with easy accessibility. The facility has a lot more to offer that awaits endless possibilities.

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Overview of Friendship Manor

Friendship Manor packs a lot into one Rock Island, Illinois address: nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all under one roof at 1209 21st Ave. Thirty-four of its 98 beds are set aside specifically for memory care, which tells you this isn’t an afterthought service tacked onto a general community. 73 of those 98 beds are filled, a 74% occupancy rate. The neighborhood scores 36 on walkability, somewhat walkable, so a few errands are doable on foot but most trips still call for a car.

Registered nurses put in about 42 minutes per resident each day. Licensed practical nurses add roughly 59 minutes on top of that. Nurse aides, who handle the bulk of hands-on daily care, contribute about two hours and 35 minutes. Add it up and residents are getting close to four and a half hours of nursing attention a day, backed by round-the-clock staffing and 24-hour security.

What sets the campus apart is the sheer range of named spaces built into it: Bistro 1209, Ruth’s Country Store, Lounge ’42, and the Sapphire Dining Room aren’t generic amenity checkboxes, they’re distinct venues. There’s also a chapel, a wellness and therapy center, a beauty salon and barber shop, an activity center, and a patio, plus spiritual care for residents who want it. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available too.

Coverage-wise, Friendship Manor takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which opens up several paths for families sorting out how to fund care. On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on staffing credentials, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention, the same handful of areas regulators watch across nursing homes generally.

Trinity Rock Island Hospital sits under a mile from the campus, which matters if quick hospital access factors into the decision. What Friendship Manor offers is depth: a full range of care levels, real nursing hours behind the numbers, and a campus built more like a small town than a single building.

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Norwood Crossing

6016 N Nina Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Overview of Norwood Crossing

Norwood Crossing is a non-profit nursing home in Chicago, IL, that offers a wide range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. Promoting a home-like atmosphere, the community ensures older adults are treated like family. Nutritious meals, recreational activities, and household services are also offered, ensuring older adults experience maintenance-free living. Through individualized care options, the community strives to help residents thrive in their later years.

Fun games, light exercises, and social events are just some of the activities that residents can participate in for leisure and wellness. Cozy living spaces, accessible hallways, and lively gathering areas make the community an ideal retirement option. With its ideal location along North Avondale Avenue, near public transportation and restaurants, residents gain easy access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the best options for retirement in Illinois, this nursing home has comprehensive care options and extensive amenities dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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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
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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.