Nursing Homes in Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois is served by 77 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.2 out of 5 among rated providers. Compare profiles below.

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About nursing homes in Chicago

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

Where you can, visit each option in Chicago, IL, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes does Chicago have?

According to current CMS data, Chicago, IL has 77 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall rating of 2.2 out of 5 among rated providers.

What is the best way to compare nursing homes in Chicago?

To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed. Open any profile above to see the full CMS rating breakdown, inspection findings, fines, staffing, and ownership record.

Will Medicare pay for nursing homes in Chicago?

Listings here are Medicare-certified, but coverage rules and costs vary by service and setting. Confirm current availability, Medicare and Medicaid participation, and costs directly with the provider.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06. This page is informational and is not medical advice.

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