RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Chicago, IL (2026)

The top 25 of 77 CMS-certified nursing homes in Chicago, IL, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

77Nursing Homes in Chicago
2.1/5
-0.4 vs state avgState avg: 2.50Chicago Avg Rating
$186K+$41K vs state avgState avg: $145KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No 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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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Community First Medical Center

Sole proprietorship

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

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

5645 West Addison StreetChicago, IL 60634

(773) 282-7000

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Selfhelp Home Of Chicago

Corporation

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

Terraces At The Clare

Sole proprietorship

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

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

55 East PearsonChicago, IL 60611

(312) 784-8100

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

St Joseph Village Of Chicago

Faith-based

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
54 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

4021 West BelmontChicago, IL 60641

(773) 328-5500

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Birchwood Plaza

Corporation

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

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

1426 West BirchwoodChicago, IL 60626

(773) 274-4405

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Buckingham Pavilion

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
235 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

2625 West Touhy AvenueChicago, IL 60645

(773) 973-5333

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Admiral At The Lake, The

Nonprofit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
36 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

933 West Foster AvenueChicago, IL 60640

(773) 654-5121

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Waterford Care Center, The

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
141 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Illinois avg of 2.5

7445 North Sheridan RoadChicago, IL 60626

(773) 338-3300

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Balmoral Home

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
213 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

2055 West Balmoral AvenueChicago, IL 60625

(773) 561-8661

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Westwood Vlge Nrsg And Rhb Ctr

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
115 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

2444 West Touhy AvenueChicago, IL 60645

(773) 274-7705

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

All American Vlge Nrsg & Rhb

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
144 BedsInspected May 2025

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

5448 North Broadway StreetChicago, IL 60640

(773) 334-2224

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeChicago, IL

Winston Manor Cnv & Nursing

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Illinois avg of 2.5

2155 West PierceChicago, IL 60622

(773) 252-2066

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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 turnover39.9%

    About 13% lower than the state average of 45.7%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability13.2%

    About the same as the state average of 13.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

See full demographics & care economics for Chicago →

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.

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