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 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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2No 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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3No 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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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeWheaton, IL

Dupage Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
366 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

400 N County Farm RdWheaton, IL 60187

(630) 665-6400

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeJoliet, IL

Sunny Hill Nursing Home Of Will County

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
157 BedsInspected Jan 2026

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

421 Doris AvenueJoliet, IL 60433

(815) 727-8710

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63 Penalties

Nursing HomeOttawa, IL

La Salle County Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
79 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

1380 North 27th RoadOttawa, IL 61350

(815) 433-0476

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeWaterloo, IL

Accolade Healthcare Of Waterloo

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
144 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

623 Hamacher StreetWaterloo, IL 62298

(618) 939-3488

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeGeneseo, IL

Hillcrest Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
99 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

14688 Illinois Highway 82Geneseo, IL 61254

(309) 944-2147

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92 Penalties

Nursing HomeWinchester, IL

Scott County Nursing Center

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
49 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

Rural Route 2Winchester, IL 62694

(217) 742-3101

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101 Penalty

Nursing HomeFreeport, IL

Stephenson Nursing Center

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
148 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2946 South Walnut RoadFreeport, IL 61032

(815) 235-6173

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112 Penalties

Nursing HomeWoodstock, IL

Valley Hi Nursing Home

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
128 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2406 Hartland RoadWoodstock, IL 60098

(815) 338-0312

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123 Penalties

Nursing HomeDekalb, IL

Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
190 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2600 North Annie Glidden RoadDekalb, IL 60115

(815) 758-2477

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136 Penalties

Nursing HomeMonticello, IL

Piatt County Nursing Home

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

1111 N State StMonticello, IL 61856

(217) 762-2506

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142 Penalties

Nursing HomeCarlinville, IL

Hallmark Hc Of Carlinville

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
49 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

826 North HighCarlinville, IL 62626

(217) 854-9606

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153 Penalties

Nursing HomeSparta, IL

Randolph County Care Center

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
100 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

312 West BelmontSparta, IL 62286

(618) 443-4351

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166 Penalties

Nursing HomeMarseilles, IL

Goldwater Care Marseilles

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
103 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

578 West Commercial StreetMarseilles, IL 61341

(815) 795-5121

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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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