Cook County · Illinois

5-star overall rated nursing homes in Cook County

Nursing homes here with a 5-star CMS overall rating — the government’s highest summary rating. This page lists 31 matching facilities — about 15% of the 202 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.

31 shown202 in Cook CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 31 matching facilities, about 15% of the 202 CMS-tracked facilities in Cook County. Across the county, 57 hold a 1-star overall rating and 64 currently show the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 2.65, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
Facilities shown
31
about 15% of the county
Facilities in county
202
1-star overall (CMS)
57
CMS abuse icon shown
64
Federal penalty records
$23,669,297
Payment denial records
177
Higher-severity citations
1,075

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Cook County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Cook County facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star31 · 15%
4 star31 · 15%
3 star32 · 16%
2 star50 · 25%
1 star57 · 28%
Not rated1
201 rated · 1 not rated by CMS · 202 total

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page by city

The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.

Chicago
5
Evanston
4
Wheeling
2
Niles
2
Oak Park
2
Northbrook
2
Skokie
1
Des Plaines
1
Streamwood
1
Brookfield
1
Norridge
1
Wilmette
1
Other 8 cities
8
31 matching facilities across 20 cities in Cook County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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CMS overall
31 facilities — showing 25
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Addolorata Villa
CCN 145724
Wheeling, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$128,431
Alden Estates of Evanston
CCN 145907
Evanston, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Alden Estates of Skokie
CCN 145869
Skokie, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Aperion Care Niles
CCN 145999
Niles, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$50,089
Ascension Nazarethville Place
CCN 146180
Des Plaines, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Bella Terra Streamwood
CCN 145701
Streamwood, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Berkeley Nursing & Rehab Center
CCN 146013
Oak Park, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$290,441
Brandel Health and Rehab
CCN 145527
Northbrook, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
British Home, the
CCN 145827
Brookfield, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Central Baptist Village
CCN 145853
Norridge, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Citadel Care Center-Wilmette
CCN 145932
Wilmette, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Community First Medical Center
CCN 145548
Chicago, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Dobson Plaza
CCN 145122
Evanston, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Eden Vista Prospect Heights
CCN 145852
Prospect Heights, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
CCN 145526
Melrose Park, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Greek American Rehab Care Ctr
CCN 146031
Wheeling, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Hearthwood SNF Senior Living
CCN 146125
Bartlett, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Ignite Medical Hanover Park
CCN 146143
Hanover Park, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Little Sisters of the Poor
CCN 146185
Chicago, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$9,110
Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine
CCN 146189
Palatine, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Mather Evanston, the
CCN 146145
Evanston, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Mercy Circle
CCN 146174
Chicago, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Moorings of Arlington Heights
CCN 146007
Arlington Hts, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Niles Nsg & Rehab Ctr
CCN 145696
Niles, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Northbrook Health and Rehab
CCN 145971
Northbrook, ILCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$10,059
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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Cook County, Illinois?

This dataset includes 202 CMS-certified nursing homes in Cook County, Illinois, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 57 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 64 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What does this page show?

This page lists 5-star overall rated nursing homes — 31 matching facilities in Cook County, Illinois, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.

How can I compare nursing homes in Cook County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Cook County with official sources?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.

Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for this county and may lag conditions on the ground. Use "open all in provider search" to filter every facility in this county, and confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
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