Illinois · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Illinois
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Illinois?
CMS Care Compare lists 207 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Illinois, out of 666 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Chicago (15), Evanston (7) and Aurora (5). 90 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 207
- All homes in Illinois
- 666
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 207
- Average overall stars
- 4.4
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.
- 905 stars overall
- 1824+ stars for inspections
- 904+ stars for staffing
- 131No fines or payment denials
- 84Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 70Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Illinois. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Illinois: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Illinois, nonprofit nursing homes in Illinois, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Illinois?
207 of the 666 CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois 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 Illinois Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Alden Estates of Evanston in Evanston (5 stars), Alden Estates of Shorewood in Shorewood (5 stars) and Alden Estates of Skokie in Skokie (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Illinois?
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.