Illinois: CMS Rating Breakdown
Illinois operates 667 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current federal data. The facilities' average Five-Star overall rating stands at 2.55 of 5. By ownership structure, 543 facilities operate on a for-profit basis, 107 are nonprofit, and 17 are government-owned.
The Five-Star rating system has documented limitations and functions as a relative measure rather than an absolute assessment. A state-level average represents a broad indicator of facility performance across the sector and should not be interpreted as a definitive evaluation of any individual facility's quality or safety. These ratings do not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice.
When evaluating a specific nursing home for residency or care decisions, the appropriate approach involves consulting that facility's dedicated Care Compare profile on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website. The per-facility pages on Care Compare provide detailed, facility-specific information that reflects current conditions and performance metrics. This detailed review of individual facility data forms a more reliable foundation for decision-making than state-level aggregate figures alone.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 543 |
| Non Profit | 107 |
| Government | 17 |