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Nursing homes and assisted living in Chicago, Illinois

Our directory lists 98 places to live with care in Chicago, Illinois: 77 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 21 assisted living communities. 74 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 14 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Cook County.

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Chicago on the map of Illinois. Each dot is a place with official data.

See only the 95 that accept Medicaid in Chicago

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Oak Park3 places · 6.2 miles awayCicero2 places · 6.2 miles awayLincolnwood1 place · 6.8 miles awayElmwood Park1 place · 7.5 miles awayBerwyn1 place · 8.1 miles awayNorridge2 places · 8.1 miles awayMelrose Park2 places · 8.1 miles awayForest Park1 place · 8.1 miles awayMaywood1 place · 8.1 miles awayBrookfield1 place · 9.3 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Chicago?
Our directory lists 98 in Chicago, Illinois: 77 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 21 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Chicago?
74 of the 77 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Also, 21 residences are listed in the state’s records with a Medicaid program. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Chicago?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Illinois is $273 a day for a semi-private room (about $8,304 a month), and assisted living is $6,219 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Illinois.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Chicago?
No place in Chicago has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Illinois: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Illinois.

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