Nursing homes in Aurora, IL
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Aurora has 8 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.1 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 2.5-star Illinois average. Methodology.
- 8
- Certified homes
- 3.1 ★
- Well above average for IL · Illinois 2.5
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 803
- Certified beds
All 8 nursing homes in Aurora, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thrive of Fox Valley | 68 | None | |
| 2 | Alden Courts of Waterford | 60 | None | |
| 3 | Avantara Aurora | 87 | None | |
| 4 | Grove of Fox Valley,the | 158 | None | |
| 5 | Jennings Terrace | 60 | None | |
| 6 | Alden of Waterford | 99 | $106K | |
| 7 | Pearl of Orchard Valley | 203 | $41K | |
| 8 | La Bella of Aurora | 68 | $339K |
Ratings in Aurora are best read against Illinois and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Illinois directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Aurora
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Aurora, IL · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
