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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Chicago, Illinois

95 of the 98 places in Chicago work with Medicaid: 74 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS and 21 residences listed with a Medicaid program in Illinois’s records.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 98 places in Chicago.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Illinois’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Illinois

It is run by Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). (800) 843-6154 · Apply for Medicaid. DHS Help Line: you can apply by phone. TTY 1-800-447-6404.

  • Community Care Program (CCP): From the Department on Aging, for people 60 or older who need long-term care: help at home, adult day care, and an emergency response button, among other services. Requires having $17,500 or less in non-exempt assets and applying for Medicaid.
  • Supportive Living Program (SLP): A Medicaid waiver that pays for services (personal care, housekeeping, help with medications, and 24-hour staff) in assisted living-style residences for people 65 or older, or 22 to 64 with a physical disability; the resident pays room and board.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Medicaid options in nearby cities

Evanston6 with Medicaid · 9.9 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Chicago?
In our directory, 95 of the 98 places in Chicago, Illinois, work with Medicaid: 74 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS and 21 residences listed with a Medicaid program in Illinois’s records.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Illinois?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Illinois: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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