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: 49/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Cook County.

13 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 45 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 September 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
49/100
Average safety score
13
Strong or generally positive
45
Serious or critical findings
13,752
Certified beds represented

Safety score distribution in Chicago

Strong Safety Record 5
Generally Positive 8
Use Caution 19
Serious Concerns 13
Critical Issues 32

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 — 92/100
  2. Community First Medical Center — 91/100
  3. Selfhelp Home Of Chicago — 91/100

Facilities to review carefully

  1. Morgan Park Healthcare — 16/100
  2. Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center — 18/100
  3. Continental Nursing & Rehab Center — 18/100
Strong Safety Record (5) Generally Positive (8) Use Caution (19) Serious Concerns (13) Critical Issues (32)
Facility Name Score Rating Beds
Mercy Circle 92 Strong Safety Record 23
Community First Medical Center 91 Strong Safety Record 66
Selfhelp Home Of Chicago 91 Strong Safety Record 72
Terraces At The Clare 89 Strong Safety Record 50
St Joseph Village Of Chicago 88 Strong Safety Record 54
Little Sisters Of The Poor 79 Generally Positive 76
Birchwood Plaza 78 Generally Positive 200
Admiral At The Lake, The 77 Generally Positive 36
Alden Estates Of Northmoor 77 Generally Positive 198
Ascension Resurrection Life 76 Generally Positive 162
Buckingham Pavilion 76 Generally Positive 235
Smith Village 75 Generally Positive 78
Complete Care At Sheriden Commons 71 Generally Positive 143
Waterford Care Center, The 69 Use Caution 141
Balmoral Home 67 Use Caution 213
Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr 67 Use Caution 99
Astoria Place Living & Rehab 66 Use Caution 164
Norwood Crossing 66 Use Caution 131
Westwood Vlge Nrsg And Rhb Ctr 66 Use Caution 115
All American Vlge Nrsg & Rhb 64 Use Caution 144
Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Ctr 64 Use Caution 180
Warren Barr Gold Coast 63 Use Caution 271
Clark Manor 62 Use Caution 267
Montgomery Place 62 Use Caution 40
Irving Park Living & Rehab Ctr 60 Use Caution 117
Aperion Care Wesley 57 Use Caution 108
Foster Health & Rehab Center 57 Use Caution 46
Kensington Place Nrsg & Rehab 57 Use Caution 155
Peterson Park Health Care Ctr 57 Use Caution 196
Warren Park Health & Living Ctr 57 Use Caution 127
Alta Rehab At Fairmont 56 Use Caution 186
Warren Barr Lincoln Park 55 Use Caution 109
Alden Lincoln Rehab & H C Ctr 52 Serious Concerns 96
Pearl Of Montclare, The 52 Serious Concerns 96
Sheridan Village Nrsg & Rhb 51 Serious Concerns 191
Winston Manor Cnv & Nursing 50 Serious Concerns 180
Pavilion Of South Shore 49 Serious Concerns 118
Mado Healthcare - Uptown 48 Serious Concerns 132
Paul House & Health Cr Ctr 46 Serious Concerns 110
Central Nursing Home 44 Serious Concerns 245
Pavilion Of Logan Square, The 44 Serious Concerns 222
Princeton Rehab & Hcc 42 Serious Concerns 225
Atrium Health Care Center 41 Serious Concerns 160
Avantara Lincoln Park 40 Serious Concerns 248
Warren Barr South Loop 40 Serious Concerns 210
Aspyre Of Bronzeville 38 Critical Issues 204
Landmark Of Lincoln Park Rehabilitation And Nursin 38 Critical Issues 178
Elevate Care Chicago North 37 Critical Issues 312
South Shore Rehabilitation 37 Critical Issues 248
Aperion Care International 36 Critical Issues 218
Fargo Health Care Center 36 Critical Issues 99
Ryze West 36 Critical Issues 234
Chalet Living & Rehab 35 Critical Issues 219
Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center 34 Critical Issues 190
Ryze At The Ridge 34 Critical Issues 136
Bria Of Forest Edge 33 Critical Issues 328
Carlton At The Lake, The 33 Critical Issues 244
Complete Care At The Boulevard 33 Critical Issues 156
Wentworth Rehab & Hcc 33 Critical Issues 300
Aliya On 87th 32 Critical Issues 210
Landmark Of Hyde Park Rehabilitation And Nursing C 30 Critical Issues 318
Alden Lakeland Rehab & Hcc 29 Critical Issues 300
Elevate Care Windsor Park 29 Critical Issues 240
Little Village Nrsg & Rhb Ctr 29 Critical Issues 106
Aperion Care Lakeshore 27 Critical Issues 313
Center Home Hispanic Elderly 27 Critical Issues 156
Archer Heights Healthcare 26 Critical Issues 249
Austin Oasis, The 24 Critical Issues 216
California Terrace 24 Critical Issues 297
Park View Rehab Center 24 Critical Issues 128
Ryze On The Avenue 24 Critical Issues 302
Kenwood Vlge Nrsg And Rhb Ctr 23 Critical Issues 155
Complete Care At Margate Park 19 Critical Issues 310
Landmark At 95th Rehabilitation And Nursing Center 19 Critical Issues 228
Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center 18 Critical Issues 221
Continental Nursing & Rehab Center 18 Critical Issues 208
Morgan Park Healthcare 16 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 49/100. 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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