Best Nursing Homes in Chicago–Naperville–Elgin

Facilities:20

Avg Score:81.8

High-Performing:70%

Quick Answer

Chicago–Naperville–Elgin has 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average SunsetWell score of 81.8/100. Top-rated facility: NEIGHBORS - CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (THE) (score: 99). Typical costs range $6,000-$12,000/month for private pay. 70% of facilities score 75+ (high-performing).

Market Overview

Chicago's skilled nursing landscape shows excellent quality with 20 facilities averaging a SunsetWell score of 81.8. 70% of facilities score 75 or higher, indicating strong availability of high-performing options.

The 60-point gap between highest and lowest-rated facilities highlights quality variation in this market. Families should review current state inspection reports, tour multiple facilities, and verify Medicaid/Medicare acceptance before making decisions.

Score Distribution

90-100 (Exceptional)

7 facilities

75-89 (Excellent)

8 facilities

60-74 (Above Average)

3 facilities

40-59 (Mixed)

1 facility

0-39 (Lower)

1 facility

🏆 Exceptional Care (90-100)

NEIGHBORS - CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (THE)

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

99(99%)

Exceptional

COLUMBIA HEALTH CARE CENTER

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

98(98%)

Exceptional

HARBOR HAVEN HEALTH & REHABILITATION

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

98(98%)

Exceptional

BRANDEL HEALTH AND REHAB

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐

96(96%)

Exceptional

DOOR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SNF

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

96(96%)

Exceptional

FAIR VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

95(94%)

Exceptional

CHIPPEWA MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

91(90%)

Exceptional

⭐ Excellent Options (75-89)

COURT MANOR HEALTH SERVICES

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐

88(88%)

Excellent

EDGEWATER HAVEN NURSING HOME

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

87(87%)

Excellent

#10

BROOKSIDE CARE CENTER

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐

85(85%)

Excellent

#11

GREENWAY MANOR

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐

80(80%)

Excellent

#12

AMERICAN LUTHERAN HOME-MONDOVI

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

80(80%)

Excellent

#13

MAPLEWOOD OF SAUK PRAIRIE

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

79(79%)

Excellent

#14

NEWCARE

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

78(78%)

Excellent

#15

ALDEN ESTATES OF BARRINGTON

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐

75(75%)

Excellent

Above Average (60-74)

#16

HOLTON MANOR

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

74(74%)

Good

#17

RENNES HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER-DEPERE

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐

74(74%)

Good

#18

HAYWARD HEALTH SERVICES

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

70(70%)

Good

✓ Mixed Quality (40-59)

#19

SHERIDAN VILLAGE NRSG & RHB

Health: ⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐

55(54%)

Average

⚠️ Lower-Performing (0-39)

#20

CLARK MANOR

Health: ⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐

39(39%)

Below Average

⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.

How to Choose the Right Facility

If quality is your top priority:

→ Consider: NEIGHBORS - CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (THE), COLUMBIA HEALTH CARE CENTER, HARBOR HAVEN HEALTH & REHABILITATION
These facilities score 75+ and demonstrate consistent excellence in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

For urgent placement:

Contact top-rated facilities first to check availability. Consider expanding search to nearby metros if needed. Avoid rushing into lower-scoring facilities—invest time in thorough evaluation even in emergencies.

Important: Always tour facilities personally, review current state inspection reports, and verify Medicare/Medicaid acceptance before making final decisions. Scores provide objective comparison but cannot replace in-person evaluation.

Detailed Comparison

Rank	Facility	SunsetWell Score^® (0-100 weighted)	Percentile (vs. state peers)	Health	Staffing	Quality
1	NEIGHBORS - CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (THE)	99	99	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
2	COLUMBIA HEALTH CARE CENTER	98	98	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
3	HARBOR HAVEN HEALTH & REHABILITATION	98	98	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
4	BRANDEL HEALTH AND REHAB	96	96	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐
5	DOOR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SNF	96	96	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
6	FAIR VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER	95	94	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
7	CHIPPEWA MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION	91	90	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
8	COURT MANOR HEALTH SERVICES	88	88	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐
9	EDGEWATER HAVEN NURSING HOME	87	87	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
10	BROOKSIDE CARE CENTER	85	85	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐
11	GREENWAY MANOR	80	80	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐
12	AMERICAN LUTHERAN HOME-MONDOVI	80	80	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
13	MAPLEWOOD OF SAUK PRAIRIE	79	79	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
14	NEWCARE	78	78	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
15	ALDEN ESTATES OF BARRINGTON	75	75	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐	⭐⭐⭐
16	HOLTON MANOR	74	74	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
17	RENNES HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER-DEPERE	74	74	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐
18	HAYWARD HEALTH SERVICES	70	70	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
19	SHERIDAN VILLAGE NRSG & RHB	55	54	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐
20	CLARK MANOR	39	39	⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐

Additional Resources

State Oversight

• State Health Department: Check current inspection reports
• Medicare Nursing Home Compare: medicare.gov/care-compare
• State Ombudsman: Resident advocacy and complaints

Financial Planning

• Elder Law Attorney Referral: Plan Medicaid eligibility
• Veterans Benefits: VA Aid & Attendance
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Review policy coverage

Disclaimer: This guide is educational only. SunsetWell scores are based on CMS data and peer-group analysis. Always tour facilities personally, speak with staff, review current state inspection reports, and consult healthcare professionals before making placement decisions.

Last updated: January 2025 | Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare, State Health Departments, SunsetWell Analysis