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Compare Nursing Homes in Chicago–Naperville–Elgin
Facilities:113
Avg Score:50.0
Scoring 75+:10%
Quick Answer
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin has 113 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average SunsetWell score of 50.0/100. Highest composite score shown: APERION CARE FOX RIVER (89/100). Typical costs range $6,000-$12,000/month for private pay. 10% of facilities score 75 or higher on the evidence composite.
Market Overview
Chicago's 113 skilled nursing facilities have an average SunsetWell evidence composite of 50.0.10% score 75 or higher. These figures summarize the available public inputs; review each facility's component data and current services before deciding.
The 29-point gap between the highest and lowest composite results shows how the combined public evidence varies 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)
0 facilities
75-89 (Excellent)
11 facilities
60-74 (Good)
19 facilities
40-59 (Average)
0 facilities
0-39 (Below Average)
0 facilities
⭐ Excellent (75–89)
#1
APERION CARE FOX RIVER
355 RAYMOND STREET, ELGIN, IL, 60120
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
89
Excellent · 100th percentile in IL
#2
GROVE OF SKOKIE, THE
9000 LA VERGNE AVENUE, SKOKIE, IL, 60077
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 2 stars
88
Excellent · 99th percentile in IL
#3
ALL AMERICAN VLGE NRSG & RHB
5448 NORTH BROADWAY STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60640
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 4 stars
87
Excellent · 99th percentile in IL
#4
WARREN PARK HEALTH & LIVING CTR
6700 NORTH DAMEN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60645
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 4 stars
84
Excellent · 98th percentile in IL
#5
MADO HEALTHCARE - UPTOWN
4621 NORTH RACINE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60640
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 1 stars
84
Excellent · 98th percentile in IL
#6
CITADEL OF SKOKIE, THE
9615 NORTH KNOX AVENUE, SKOKIE, IL, 60076
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 4 stars
80
Excellent · 97th percentile in IL
#7
WINSTON MANOR CNV & NURSING
2155 WEST PIERCE, CHICAGO, IL, 60622
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 5 stars
80
Excellent · 96th percentile in IL
#8
BUCKINGHAM PAVILION
2625 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60645
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 3 stars
80
Excellent · 96th percentile in IL
#9
ARISTA HEALTHCARE
1136 NORTH MILL STREET, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60563
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 3 stars
80
Excellent · 96th percentile in IL
#10
WESTWOOD VLGE NRSG AND RHB CTR
2444 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60645
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 1 stars
80
Excellent · 96th percentile in IL
#11
LAKEFRONT NURSING & REHAB CTR
7618 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL, 60626
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 4 stars
79
Excellent · 95th percentile in IL
Good (60–74)
#12
WATERFORD CARE CENTER, THE
7445 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL, 60626
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 3 stars
73
Good · 93rd percentile in IL
#13
SHERIDAN VILLAGE NRSG & RHB
5838 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL, 60660
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 2 stars
73
Good · 93rd percentile in IL
#14
FARGO HEALTH CARE CENTER
1512 WEST FARGO, CHICAGO, IL, 60626
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 4 stars
72
Good · 92nd percentile in IL
#15
BALMORAL HOME
2055 WEST BALMORAL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60625
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 1 stars
71
Good · 92nd percentile in IL
#16
WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CTR
3 ERIE COURT, OAK PARK, IL, 60302
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 5 stars
71
Good · 91st percentile in IL
#17
ALDEN NORTH SHORE REHAB & HCC
5050 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, SKOKIE, IL, 60077
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 4 stars
69
Good · 90th percentile in IL
#18
RIVER VIEW REHAB CENTER
50 NORTH JANE, ELGIN, IL, 60123
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 2 stars
68
Good · 89th percentile in IL
#19
CENTRAL NURSING HOME
2450 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60639
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 1 stars
68
Good · 89th percentile in IL
#20
DOBSON PLAZA
120 DODGE AVENUE, EVANSTON, IL, 60202
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 3 stars
68
Good · 89th percentile in IL
#21
BERKELEY NURSING & REHAB CENTER
6909 WEST NORTH AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL, 60302
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
67
Good · 88th percentile in IL
#22
CRESCENT CARE OF ELGIN
180 SOUTH STATE STREET, ELGIN, IL, 60123
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 4 stars
65
Good · 86th percentile in IL
#23
WARREN BARR LIEBERMAN
9700 GROSS POINT ROAD, SKOKIE, IL, 60076
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 2 stars
63
Good · 83rd percentile in IL
#24
CLARK MANOR
7433 NORTH CLARK STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60626
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 3 stars
63
Good · 83rd percentile in IL
#25
APERION CARE ELGIN
134 NORTH MCLEAN BOULEVARD, ELGIN, IL, 60121
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
63
Good · 83rd percentile in IL
#26
Alpine Care of Evanston
500 ASBURY STREET, EVANSTON, IL, 60202
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 3 stars
63
Good · 83rd percentile in IL
#27
PETERSON PARK HEALTH CARE CTR
6141 NORTH PULASKI ROAD, CHICAGO, IL, 60646
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 3 stars
62
Good · 82nd percentile in IL
#28
ST PATRICK'S RESIDENCE
1400 BROOKDALE ROAD, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60563
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 3 stars
62
Good · 82nd percentile in IL
#29
PEARL OF ELGIN, THE
2355 ROYAL BOULEVARD, ELGIN, IL, 60123
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
60
Good · 79th percentile in IL
#30
PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE
820 FOSTER STREET, EVANSTON, IL, 60201
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 4 stars
60
Good · 78th percentile in IL
How to Choose the Right Facility
If quality is your top priority:
→ Consider: APERION CARE FOX RIVER, GROVE OF SKOKIE, THE, ALL AMERICAN VLGE NRSG & RHB
These facilities score 75+ on the combined evidence composite. Open each profile to see whether inspections, staffing, and clinical measures tell a consistent story.
For urgent placement:
Contact several facilities to confirm current availability and required services. Consider expanding the search to nearby metros if needed, and ask a discharge planner or ombudsman for help interpreting urgent options.
Important: Always tour facilities personally, review current state inspection reports, and verify Medicare/Medicaid acceptance before making final decisions. Scores provide a consistent comparison but cannot replace in-person evaluation.
Detailed Comparison
| Rank | Facility | SunsetWell Score® (0-100 weighted) | Percentile (vs. state peers) | Health | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 100th | 5/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 2 | 88 | 99th | 5/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | |
| 3 | 87 | 99th | 2/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | |
| 4 | 84 | 98th | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | |
| 5 | 84 | 98th | 2/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | |
| 6 | 80 | 97th | 4/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | |
| 7 | 80 | 96th | 2/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | |
| 8 | 80 | 96th | 4/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | |
| 9 | 80 | 96th | 4/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | |
| 10 | 80 | 96th | 3/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | |
| 11 | 79 | 95th | 4/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | |
| 12 | 73 | 93rd | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | |
| 13 | 73 | 93rd | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | |
| 14 | 72 | 92nd | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | |
| 15 | 71 | 92nd | 4/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | |
| 16 | 71 | 91st | 5/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | |
| 17 | 69 | 90th | 4/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | |
| 18 | 68 | 89th | 1/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | |
| 19 | 68 | 89th | 2/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | |
| 20 | 68 | 89th | 5/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | |
| 21 | 67 | 88th | 4/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 22 | 65 | 86th | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | |
| 23 | 63 | 83rd | 4/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | |
| 24 | 63 | 83rd | 2/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | |
| 25 | 63 | 83rd | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 26 | 63 | 83rd | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | |
| 27 | 62 | 82nd | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | |
| 28 | 62 | 82nd | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | |
| 29 | 60 | 79th | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 30 | 60 | 78th | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
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: June 2026 | Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare, State Health Departments, SunsetWell Analysis