Nursing Homes in Chicago, IL

Nursing Homes in Chicago, IL

77 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Chicago, Illinois are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 52/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Cook County.

18 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 43 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.

Data source and freshness

These Chicago scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in August 2026.

Use scores as a starting point

A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.

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77
Medicare-certified facilities
52/100
Average safety score
18
Strong or generally positive
43
Serious or critical findings
13,767
Certified beds represented

Safety score distribution in Chicago

Strong Safety Record 5
Generally Positive 13
Use Caution 16
Serious Concerns 13
Critical Issues 30

This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.

Local safety snapshot

Use this Chicago list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.

Top-scoring in Chicago

  1. Mercy Circle — 95/100
  2. Terraces At The Clare — 94/100
  3. St Joseph Village Of Chicago — 92/100

Facilities to review carefully

  1. Morgan Park Healthcare — 18/100
  2. Complete Care At Margate Park — 22/100
  3. Continental Nursing & Rehab Center — 23/100
Strong Safety Record (5) Generally Positive (13) Use Caution (16) Serious Concerns (13) Critical Issues (30)
Facility Name Score Rating Beds
Mercy Circle 95 Strong Safety Record 23
Terraces At The Clare 94 Strong Safety Record 50
St Joseph Village Of Chicago 92 Strong Safety Record 54
Selfhelp Home Of Chicago 91 Strong Safety Record 72
Community First Medical Center 88 Strong Safety Record 66
Admiral At The Lake, The 82 Generally Positive 36
Alden Estates Of Northmoor 79 Generally Positive 198
Little Sisters Of The Poor 79 Generally Positive 76
Birchwood Plaza 78 Generally Positive 200
Ascension Resurrection Life 76 Generally Positive 162
Buckingham Pavilion 76 Generally Positive 235
Smith Village 76 Generally Positive 93
Complete Care At Sheriden Commons 74 Generally Positive 143
Waterford Care Center, The 74 Generally Positive 141
Balmoral Home 72 Generally Positive 213
Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr 71 Generally Positive 99
All American Vlge Nrsg & Rhb 70 Generally Positive 144
Westwood Vlge Nrsg And Rhb Ctr 70 Generally Positive 115
Astoria Place Living & Rehab 69 Use Caution 164
Clark Manor 67 Use Caution 267
Norwood Crossing 67 Use Caution 131
Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Ctr 66 Use Caution 180
Warren Barr Gold Coast 65 Use Caution 271
Irving Park Living & Rehab Ctr 63 Use Caution 117
Aperion Care Wesley 62 Use Caution 108
Kensington Place Nrsg & Rehab 62 Use Caution 155
Montgomery Place 62 Use Caution 40
Alta Rehab At Fairmont 60 Use Caution 186
Peterson Park Health Care Ctr 59 Use Caution 196
Warren Barr Lincoln Park 58 Use Caution 109
Warren Park Health & Living Ctr 58 Use Caution 127
Foster Health & Rehab Center 57 Use Caution 46
Pearl Of Montclare, The 57 Use Caution 96
Sheridan Village Nrsg & Rhb 56 Use Caution 191
Winston Manor Cnv & Nursing 53 Serious Concerns 180
Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr 51 Serious Concerns 96
Pavilion Of South Shore 51 Serious Concerns 118
Mado Healthcare - Uptown 49 Serious Concerns 132
Paul House & Health Cr Ctr 48 Serious Concerns 110
Central Nursing Home 47 Serious Concerns 245
Pavilion Of Logan Square, The 47 Serious Concerns 222
Princeton Rehab & Hcc 45 Serious Concerns 225
Atrium Health Care Center 44 Serious Concerns 160
Warren Barr South Loop 44 Serious Concerns 210
Avantara Lincoln Park 43 Serious Concerns 248
Aspyre Of Bronzeville 42 Serious Concerns 204
Landmark Of Lincoln Park Rehabilitation And Nursin 41 Serious Concerns 178
Aperion Care International 39 Critical Issues 218
Chalet Living & Rehab 39 Critical Issues 219
Elevate Care Chicago North 39 Critical Issues 312
Fargo Health Care Center 39 Critical Issues 99
Ryze West 39 Critical Issues 234
South Shore Rehabilitation 39 Critical Issues 248
Ryze At The Ridge 38 Critical Issues 136
Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center 37 Critical Issues 190
Carlton At The Lake, The 37 Critical Issues 244
Landmark Of Hyde Park Rehabilitation And Nursing C 36 Critical Issues 318
Little Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr 36 Critical Issues 106
Aliya On 87th 34 Critical Issues 210
Bria Of Forest Edge 34 Critical Issues 328
Wentworth Rehab & Hcc 34 Critical Issues 300
Alden Lakeland Rehab & Hcc 32 Critical Issues 300
Complete Care At The Boulevard 32 Critical Issues 156
Aperion Care Lakeshore 31 Critical Issues 313
Elevate Care Windsor Park 31 Critical Issues 240
Center Home Hispanic Elderly 30 Critical Issues 156
Archer Heights Healthcare 29 Critical Issues 249
Kenwood Vlge Nrsg And Rhb Ctr 29 Critical Issues 155
Park View Rehab Center 29 Critical Issues 128
Ryze On The Avenue 29 Critical Issues 302
California Terrace 27 Critical Issues 297
Austin Oasis, The 25 Critical Issues 216
Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center 24 Critical Issues 221
Continental Nursing & Rehab Center 23 Critical Issues 208
Landmark At 95th Rehabilitation And Nursing Center 23 Critical Issues 228
Complete Care At Margate Park 22 Critical Issues 310
Morgan Park Healthcare 18 Critical Issues 294

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Frequently Asked Questions — Chicago Nursing Homes

How many nursing homes are in Chicago?

Senior Care Report Card lists 77 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Chicago, Illinois, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.

What is the average nursing home safety score in Chicago?

The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Chicago facilities is 52/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.

How should families use this Chicago nursing home list?

Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.

Compare all 77 nursing homes in Chicago, Illinois

Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.

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