Illinois · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Illinois
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Illinois?
CMS Care Compare lists 644 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Illinois, out of 666 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Chicago (74), Rockford (11) and Aurora (8). 188 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 644
- All homes in Illinois
- 666
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 188
- Average overall stars
- 2.5
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 626Also Medicare certified
- 92Nonprofit
- 18Government-owned
- 170No fines or payment denials
- 37Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Illinois, nonprofit nursing homes in Illinois, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Illinois?
644 of the 666 CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Illinois's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Illinois lists an asset limit of $17,500 (asset limit for Medical cases, effective 05/12/2023; applies whether one person or more is in a household) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.