RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Illinois (2026)

The top 25 of 665 CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

6691.6 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.5/5
-0.5 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$145K+$74K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeEureka, IL

Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
100 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

610 CrugerEureka, IL 61530

(309) 467-2311

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomePeoria, IL

Apostolic Christian Skylines

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
62 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

7023 North East Skyline DrivePeoria, IL 61614

(309) 691-8091

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeQuincy, IL

Blessing Hospital Snu

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
20 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

Broadway At 11th StreetQuincy, IL 62301

(217) 223-8400

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeMacomb, IL

Elms, The

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
98 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

1212 Madelyn AvenueMacomb, IL 61455

(309) 837-5482

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeFairfield, IL

Fairfield Memorial Hospital

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
30 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

North West 11th StreetFairfield, IL 62837

(618) 842-2611

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeFairbury, IL

Fairview Haven

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
52 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

605 North 4th StreetFairbury, IL 61739

(815) 692-2572

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeMelrose Park, IL

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
32 BedsInspected Mar 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

701 West North AvenueMelrose Park, IL 60160

(708) 450-4908

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeCanton, IL

Graham Hospital

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
35 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

210 West Walnut StreetCanton, IL 61520

(309) 647-5240

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeElgin, IL

Highland Oaks

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
24 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2750 West Highland AvenueElgin, IL 60123

(847) 741-4543

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomePalatine, IL

Little Sisters Of The Poor Of Palatine

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
49 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

80 West Northwest HighwayPalatine, IL 60067

(847) 358-5700

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeEvanston, IL

Mather Evanston, The

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
37 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

425 Davis StreetEvanston, IL 60201

(847) 492-7500

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Mercy Circle

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
23 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

3659 West 99th StreetChicago, IL 60655

(773) 253-3600

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeHarvard, IL

Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
34 BedsInspected Apr 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

901 South GrantHarvard, IL 60033

(815) 943-2967

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeGlen Carbon, IL

Meridian Village Care Center

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
70 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

27 Auerbach PlaceGlen Carbon, IL 62034

(618) 288-3700

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeBarrington, IL

Prairieview At The Garlands

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
20 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

6000 Garlands LaneBarrington, IL 60010

(847) 852-3500

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeNaperville, IL

Springs At Monarch Landing, The

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
96 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2308 North Route 59Naperville, IL 60563

(630) 300-1200

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeGlenview, IL

Vi At The Glen

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
47 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2401 Indigo LaneGlenview, IL 60026

(847) 904-4700

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeEvanston, IL

Westminster Place

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
105 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

3200 Grant StreetEvanston, IL 60201

(847) 492-4800

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeWheaton, IL

Wynscape Health & Rehab

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
209 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2180 Manchester RoadWheaton, IL 60187

(630) 665-4330

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeRoanoke, IL

Apostolic Christian Home

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

1102 West RandolphRoanoke, IL 61561

(309) 923-2071

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeDes Plaines, IL

Ascension Nazarethville Place

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
68 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

300 North River RoadDes Plaines, IL 60016

(847) 297-5900

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorthbrook, IL

Brandel Health And Rehab

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
102 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2155 Pfingsten RoadNorthbrook, IL 60062

(847) 480-6350

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeCuba, IL

Clayberg, The

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
49 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

625 East Monroe StreetCuba, IL 61427

(309) 785-5012

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeStronghurst, IL

Henderson County Ret Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
58 BedsInspected May 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

604 Oakwood DriveStronghurst, IL 61480

(309) 924-1123

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeKnoxville, IL

Knox County Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
169 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

800 North Market StreetKnoxville, IL 61448

(309) 289-2338

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Illinois

#27of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Below the median for overall health outcomes (rank 27 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+18.8%

    A little higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy76.6 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover45.7%

    About the same as the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Illinois →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Illinois?

Illinois has 669 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 665 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Illinois?

Nursing homes in Illinois average 2.5 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Illinois is penalized?

Among Illinois nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $145K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Illinois compare with the national average?

Illinois averages 2.5 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $145K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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