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Nursing Homes in Illinois

666 nursing homes in 311 cities and 96 counties · Data as of 08/12/2026

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Nursing homes in Illinois at a glance

  • Illinois has 666 nursing homes, about 0.52 for every 10,000 residents.
  • Per person, that is 21% above the national rate (0.43 per 10,000).
  • It ranks 5th among the states by number of nursing homes.
  • The largest group is For-Profit Nursing Homes (81%), ahead of Nonprofit Nursing Homes and Government Nursing Homes.
  • 661 have a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5; 93 earned the top five stars.
  • Chicago (82), Rockford (12) and Aurora (8) have the most, 15% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Illinois?
There are 666 nursing homes in Illinois in our data as of 08/12/2026.
Which Illinois cities have the most nursing homes?
Chicago (82), Rockford (12), Aurora (8), Evanston (8), Peoria (8).
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Illinois?
Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, Alden Estates of Evanston in Evanston, Alden Estates of Shorewood in Shorewood have a 5-star Medicare star rating, the highest available.