Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Madison County, IL (2026)
The 9 highest-rated nursing homes in Madison County, IL, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Meridian Village Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 40 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Eden Village Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 44 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 52 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Evercare of Granite City
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 27 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $32,523 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Hitz Memorial Home
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 46 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $64,845 in the last three years.
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Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 34 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 2 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $15,626 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 1 of 5 for long-term care.
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Bria of Godfrey
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 15 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $196,008 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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La Bella of Alton
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 45 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $85,546 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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La Bella of Edwardsville
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 55 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections include 3 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $138,662 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Madison County, IL
What is the best-rated nursing home in Madison County, IL?
By Medicare’s ratings, Meridian Village Care Center ranks first in Madison County, IL, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Madison County, IL?
9 homes in Madison County, IL qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Madison County, IL, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data