RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Chicago, IL (2026)

The top 25 of 77 CMS-certified nursing homes in Chicago, IL, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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77Nursing Homes in Chicago
2.2/5
-0.3 vs state avgState avg: 2.50Chicago Avg Rating
$180K+$15K vs state avgState avg: $164KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Community First Medical Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
66 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

5645 West Addison StreetChicago, IL 60634

(773) 282-7000

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Mercy Circle

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
23 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

3659 West 99th StreetChicago, IL 60655

(773) 253-3600

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Selfhelp Home Of Chicago

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

908 West Argyle StreetChicago, IL 60640

(773) 271-0300

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

St Joseph Village Of Chicago

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
54 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

4021 West BelmontChicago, IL 60641

(773) 328-5500

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Terraces At The Clare

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

55 East PearsonChicago, IL 60611

(312) 784-8100

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Admiral At The Lake, The

Non-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
36 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

933 West Foster AvenueChicago, IL 60640

(773) 654-5121

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Birchwood Plaza

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
200 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

1426 West BirchwoodChicago, IL 60626

(773) 274-4405

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Alden Estates Of Northmoor

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
198 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

5831 North Northwest HighwayChicago, IL 60631

(773) 775-8080

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Buckingham Pavilion

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
235 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2625 West Touhy AvenueChicago, IL 60645

(773) 973-5333

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Waterford Care Center, The

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
141 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

7445 North Sheridan RoadChicago, IL 60626

(773) 338-3300

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Balmoral Home

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
213 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2024

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

2055 West Balmoral AvenueChicago, IL 60625

(773) 561-8661

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Foster Health & Rehab Center

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
46 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

2840 West Foster AvenueChicago, IL 60625

(773) 561-2040

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Winston Manor Cnv & Nursing

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2024

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

2155 West PierceChicago, IL 60622

(773) 252-2066

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Westwood Vlge Nrsg And Rhb Ctr

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
115 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2024

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

2444 West Touhy AvenueChicago, IL 60645

(773) 274-7705

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City report

Care landscape in Chicago

How Chicago compares with the rest of Illinois on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+14.1%

    About 25% lower than the state average of 18.8%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover39.0%

    About 12% lower than the state average of 44.5%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability13.2%

    About the same as the state average of 13.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in Chicago, IL?

This page evaluates 77 eligible nursing homes in Chicago, IL and shows the top 25.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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