Nursing Home Quality in Illinois
Real CMS Care Compare Overall Star Ratings for Illinois, June 2026, averaged across 663 rated nursing homes.
How good are the nursing homes in Illinois, and how do they compare to the US average?
As of June 2026, the 663 CMS star-rated nursing homes in Illinois average 2.56 of 5 stars on Care Compare β 0.45 below the US average (3.01). Illinois ranks 50 of 53 states and territories, per CMS open data. Reference information, not medical advice.
| Measure | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average CMS Overall Star Rating | 2.56 / 5 | 3.01 / 5 |
| CMS star-rated nursing homes | 663 | 14,570 |
| National rank by average rating | 50 of 53 | β |
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In Illinois, the 663 CMS star-rated nursing homes average 2.56 / 5 (as of June 2026). It ranks 50 of 53 states and territories.
Ratings are CMSβs own official Overall Star Ratings, not Gera ratings, and cover CMS star-rated nursing homes only. A rating can be several months old β always check the latest detail on CMS Care Compare before deciding. This is reference information, not medical advice.
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- What is the average nursing home rating in Illinois?
- As of June 2026, the mean CMS Overall Star Rating across the 663 star-rated nursing homes in Illinois is 2.56 out of 5 β 0.45 below the US average (3.01).
- How does Illinois rank for nursing home quality?
- Illinois ranks 50 of 53 US states and territories by average CMS Overall Star Rating (2.56), per CMS Care Compare open data (June 2026).
- How many CMS-rated nursing homes are in Illinois?
- CMS publishes an Overall Star Rating for 663 nursing homes in Illinois (June 2026). Facilities without a published rating are excluded from the average and count.
- Is the Illinois nursing home data medical advice?
- No. This page re-publishes official CMS reference statistics for information only. It is not medical advice and not an endorsement of any facility β check the latest detail on CMS Care Compare and speak to a clinician about care decisions.
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Source data is published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare and is a U.S. federal government work in the public domain.
Contains public sector information published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services β Care Compare (Nursing homes including rehab services β Provider Information) (June 2026, published 1 June 2026).
Informational/educational only β not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.