Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Illinois (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Illinois, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
- 1
Highland Oaks
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 15 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 2
Moorings of Arlington Heights
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 07 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 3
Vi at the Glen
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 32 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 4
Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka
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 41 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
- 5
Apostolic Christian Skylines
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 55 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.
- 6
Avondale Estates of Elgin
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 5 hr 13 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.
- 7
Blessing Hospital Snu
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 6 hr 41 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 8
Fairview Haven
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 47 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 9
Gottlieb Memorial HospitalInside a hospital
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 5 hr 34 min a day with each resident (Illinois average 3 hr 27 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 10
Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine
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 5 hr 44 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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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.
Best-rated nursing homes by county in Illinois
- Adams County
- Bureau County
- Christian County
- Cook County
- De Kalb County
- Du Page County
- Effingham County
- Fayette County
- Ford County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
- Henry County
- Iroquois County
- Kane County
- Kankakee County
- Knox County
- La Salle County
- Lake County
- Lee County
- Livingston County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Mc Donough County
- Mc Henry County
- Mc Lean County
- Montgomery County
- Ogle County
- Peoria County
- Perry County
- Rock Island County
- Saline County
- Sangamon County
- St. Clair County
- Stephenson County
- Tazewell County
- Vermilion County
- Wayne County
- Whiteside County
- Will County
- Williamson County
- Winnebago County
- Woodford County
About nursing homes in Illinois
What is the best-rated nursing home in Illinois?
By Medicare’s ratings, Highland Oaks ranks first in Illinois, 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 Illinois?
468 homes in Illinois qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Illinois, 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