Nursing homes in Chicago, IL
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Chicago has 77 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.1 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 2.5-star Illinois average. Methodology.
- 77
- Certified homes
- 2.1 ★
- Well below average for IL · Illinois 2.5
- 7
- Five-star homes
- 13,767
- Certified beds
All 77 nursing homes in Chicago, ranked
Ratings in Chicago 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 Chicago
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, Chicago, IL · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.