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93 licensed nursing homes in Chicago, IL
Updated October 21, 2026
4.8Mixed

ALDEN LINCOLN REHAB & H C CTR

504 WEST WELLINGTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60657

ALDEN LINCOLN REHAB & H C CTR has 1 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 48/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

1 doing wellFull record ›
5.8Mixed

LAKEFRONT NURSING & REHAB CTR

7618 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60626

LAKEFRONT NURSING & REHAB CTR brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.91 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (8%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

APERION CARE LAKESHORE

7200 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60626

APERION CARE LAKESHORE has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.34 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

2 doing well4 flaggedFull record ›
7.5Strong

BUCKINGHAM PAVILION

2625 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60645

BUCKINGHAM PAVILION brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), 0.69 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 49.9% — above the national median of about 10%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
4.4Concerns

WARREN BARR GOLD COAST

66 WEST OAK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60610

WARREN BARR GOLD COAST brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 1.08 RN hours per resident daily. There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing well4 flaggedFull record ›

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0.0

RYZE ON THE AVENUE

3400 SOUTH INDIANA, CHICAGO, IL 60616

RYZE ON THE AVENUE has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.39 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

1 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
0.4Concerns

AMBASSADOR NURSING & REHAB CENTER

4900 NORTH BERNARD, CHICAGO, IL 60625

AMBASSADOR NURSING & REHAB CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.5% — well below the national median.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
4.7Mixed

IRVING PARK LIVING & REHAB CTR

4340 NORTH KEYSTONE, CHICAGO, IL 60641

IRVING PARK LIVING & REHAB CTR brings 0.77 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (39%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

WENTWORTH REHAB & HCC

201 WEST 69TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621

WENTWORTH REHAB & HCC has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 30% — well below the industry average of 50-60%.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

ALDEN LAKELAND REHAB & HCC

820 WEST LAWRENCE, CHICAGO, IL 60640

ALDEN LAKELAND REHAB & HCC has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 1.4% — well below the national median.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
0.1Concerns

ATRIUM HEALTH CARE CENTER

1425 WEST ESTES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60626

ATRIUM HEALTH CARE CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 25% — well below the industry average of 50-60%.

1 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
4.5Mixed

SHERIDAN VILLAGE NRSG & RHB

5838 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60660

SHERIDAN VILLAGE NRSG & RHB brings low staff turnover (27%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
1.4Concerns

ELEVATE CARE CHICAGO NORTH

2451 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60645

ELEVATE CARE CHICAGO NORTH brings 0.67 RN hours per resident daily. There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 flaggedFull record ›
6.1Solid

CLARK MANOR

7433 NORTH CLARK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60626

CLARK MANOR brings 0.70 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (15%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility's long-stay antipsychotic rate is 50% — roughly three times the national median of about 14%.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

AVANTARA LINCOLN PARK

1366 WEST FULLERTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60614

AVANTARA LINCOLN PARK has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Dig into the full report before visiting.

3 flaggedFull record ›
8.1Strong

BIRCHWOOD PLAZA

1426 WEST BIRCHWOOD, CHICAGO, IL 60626

BIRCHWOOD PLAZA brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), 0.75 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (26%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 99.6% — above the national median of about 10%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
9.4Excellent

COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER

5645 WEST ADDISON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60634

COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 5.39 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (31%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse coverage is 5.39 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities.

2 doing wellFull record ›
0.0

Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center

11401 SOUTH OAKLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60643

Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.22 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

2 doing well4 flaggedFull record ›
1.9Concerns

APERION CARE WESLEY

1415 WEST FOSTER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60640

APERION CARE WESLEY brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and 0.72 RN hours per resident daily. There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

CALIFORNIA TERRACE

2829 SOUTH CALIFORNIA BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60608

CALIFORNIA TERRACE has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.3% — well below the national median.

1 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
0.6Concerns

WARREN BARR SOUTH LOOP

1725 SOUTH WABASH, CHICAGO, IL 60616

WARREN BARR SOUTH LOOP has 3 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 6/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

1 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
6.2Solid

ASTORIA PLACE LIVING & REHAB

6300 NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60659

ASTORIA PLACE LIVING & REHAB brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.86 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (38%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 flaggedFull record ›
7.2Solid

ST JOSEPH VILLAGE OF CHICAGO

4021 WEST BELMONT, CHICAGO, IL 60641

ST JOSEPH VILLAGE OF CHICAGO brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 1.36 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

CENTRAL NURSING HOME

2450 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60639

CENTRAL NURSING HOME has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.35 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

2 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

Landmark of Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Nursin

735 WEST DIVERSEY, CHICAGO, IL 60614

Landmark of Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Nursin has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.4% — well below the national median.

2 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
6.6Solid

WATERFORD CARE CENTER, THE

7445 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60626

WATERFORD CARE CENTER, THE brings low staff turnover (25%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility's long-stay antipsychotic rate is 57% — roughly three times the national median of about 14%.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
2.2Concerns

RYZE WEST

5130 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60644

RYZE WEST brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5). There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

CHALET LIVING & REHAB

7350 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60626

CHALET LIVING & REHAB has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.8% — well below the national median.

2 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
1.5Concerns

CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE

725 WEST MONTROSE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60613

CARLTON AT THE LAKE, THE brings 0.81 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (33%). There are 5 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

PRINCETON REHAB & HCC

255 WEST 69TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621

PRINCETON REHAB & HCC has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.3% — well below the national median.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Chicago, IL?
93 licensed nursing homes in Chicago, IL, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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Each facility is ranked using a Clarity Score from 0 to 10, blending federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.
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