77 nursing homes in Chicago, IL · avg 2.1★ · avg 179 beds
Community First Medical Center
5645 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-7000Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Ctr
3919 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 588-9500Little Sisters Of The Poor
2325 North Lakewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 935-9600Selfhelp Home Of Chicago
908 West Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-0300Astoria Place Living & Rehab
6300 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 973-1900Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr
7618 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 743-7711St Joseph Village Of Chicago
4021 West Belmont, Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 328-5500Warren Barr Gold Coast
66 West Oak Street, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 705-5100Admiral At The Lake, The
933 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 654-5121Alden Estates Of Northmoor
5831 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-8080Ascension Resurrection Life
7370 West Talcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 594-7400Atrium Health Care Center
1425 West Estes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-4780Buckingham Pavilion
2625 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 973-5333Chalet Living & Rehab
7350 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 274-1000Complete Care At Sheriden Commons
4538 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 275-7200Pavilion Of South Shore
7750 South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 731-4200About Nursing Homes in Chicago
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois has 77 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.1 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 179 certified beds.
Ownership includes 68 for-profit, 9 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Chicago, IL
How many nursing homes are in Chicago, IL?
There are 77 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Chicago, Illinois. 76 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Chicago?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Chicago is 2.1 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·