Community First Medical Center
5645 West Addison Street, ZIP 60634
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- 66 beds
- For-profit
Chicago, IL · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Chicago, IL
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Chicago?
CMS Care Compare lists 15 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Chicago, IL, out of 77 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). 7 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 15
- All homes in Chicago
- 77
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 15
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 75 stars overall
- 124+ stars for inspections
- 84+ stars for staffing
- 9No fines or payment denials
- 5Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 6Nonprofit
Every Matching Home in Chicago, With Map
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Harmony Healthcare &Amp; Rehab Ctr
3919 West Foster Avenue, ZIP 60625
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 180 beds
- For-profit
Little Sisters of the Poor
2325 North Lakewood Avenue, ZIP 60614
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 76 beds
- Nonprofit
Mercy Circle
3659 West 99th Street, ZIP 60655
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 23 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
Selfhelp Home of Chicago
908 West Argyle Street, ZIP 60640
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 72 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
St Joseph Village of Chicago
4021 West Belmont, ZIP 60641
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality3/5
- 54 beds
- Nonprofit
Terraces at the Clare
55 East Pearson, ZIP 60611
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- 50 beds
- For-profit
- Continuing care community
Admiral at the Lake, the
933 West Foster Avenue, ZIP 60640
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality4/5
- 36 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
Alden Estates of Northmoor
5831 North Northwest Highway, ZIP 60631
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality4/5
- 198 beds
- For-profit
Birchwood Plaza
1426 West Birchwood, ZIP 60626
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality3/5
- 200 beds
- For-profit
Buckingham Pavilion
2625 West Touhy Avenue, ZIP 60645
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality3/5
- 235 beds
- For-profit
Lakefront Nursing &Amp; Rehab Ctr
7618 North Sheridan Road, ZIP 60626
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
- 99 beds
- For-profit
Astoria Place Living &Amp; Rehab
6300 North California Avenue, ZIP 60659
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 164 beds
- For-profit
Montgomery Place
5550 South Shore Drive, ZIP 60637
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 40 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
Warren Barr Gold Coast
66 West Oak Street, ZIP 60610
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 271 beds
- For-profit
From CMS Care Compare, data from August 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For every home in the city, see nursing homes in Chicago, or highest-rated nursing homes across Illinois. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Chicago: nonprofit nursing homes in Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Chicago?
15 of the 77 CMS-certified nursing homes in Chicago, IL meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Chicago Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Community First Medical Center (5 stars), Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Ctr (5 stars) and Little Sisters of the Poor (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Chicago?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Illinois's Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) can answer questions about residents' rights.