The Best Nursing Homes in Illinois
You’ve made the difficult decision to place your elderly parent in a nursing home. But, with so many facilities to choose from, how do you find the right one? They all promise to keep your loved one safe; how can you know whom to trust? Each year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates thousands of facilities across the country and publishes the results. Their 2018-19 recommendations for the best nursing homes in Illinois will help you make a more informed decision.
U.S. News & World Report evaluated 733 nursing homes in Illinois using a comprehensive rating system. Results were based on star ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for staffing, inspections and quality. However, while CMS bases its overall ratings on inspections, U.S. News placed its emphasis on staffing.
In addition, a new rating was added this year for short-term rehabilitative stays. This rating evaluated the care provided to patients needing temporary services after being hospitalized for a stroke, surgery or serious injury.
The Best Nursing Homes in Illinois
U.S. News & World Report designated a total of 160 homes as best. Listings include the facilities’ ratings, number of beds and participation with Medicare and/or Medicaid. The report also indicates whether the homes are owned by for-profit or non-profit companies or individuals.
Here are the best nursing homes in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2018-19 evaluation. The homes on this list received top ratings for both long-term and short-term care.
The complete list can be found at:
https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/il
1) Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka (Eureka)
2) Apostolic Christian Home – Roanoke (Roanoke)
3) Apostolic Christian Restmor (Morton)
4) Assisi Healthcare of Clare Oaks (Bartlett)
5) Avondale Estates of Elgin (Elgin)
6) Beacon Hill (Lombard)
7) Brookdale Burr Ridge (Burr Ridge)
8) Church Creek (Arlington Heights)
9) Clark-Lindsey Village (Urbana)
10) Community First Medical Center (Chicago)
11) Covenant Health Care Center-Northbrook (Northbrook)
12) Crawford Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care (Robinson)
13) Fairfield Memorial Hospital (Fairfield)
14) Good Samaritan Society – Mount Carroll (Mount Carroll)
15) Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (Melrose Park)
16) Heartland of Henry (Henry)
17) Hickory Point Christian Village (Forsyth)
18) Lake Forest Place (Lake Forest)
19) Lutheran Home for the Aged (Arlington Heights)
20) Mac Neal Memorial Hospital (Berwyn)
21) Marionjoy Rehabilitation Hospital – Skilled Nursing Facility (Wheaton)
22) Mather (Evanston)
23) Memorial Care Center (Belleville)
24) Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center (Harvard)
25) Miller Health Care Center (Kankakee)
26) Presence St. Joseph Hospital – Chicago (Chicago)
27) Proctor Community Hospital Skilled Nursing N Center (Peoria)
28) Radford Green (Lincolnshire)
29) Richland Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing N Center (Olney)
30) Rush Oak Park Hospital Skilled Care Unit (Oak Park)
31) Schwab Rehabilitation Center Skilled Nursing Unit (Chicago)
32) Selfhelp Home of Chicago (Chicago)
33) Smith Crossing (Orland Park)
34) St. Joseph Village of Chicago (Chicago)
35) St. Patrick’s Residence (Naperville)
36) Swedish Covenant Hospital (Chicago)
37) Tabor Hills Health Care Facility (Naperville)
38) Trinity Medical Center – West (Rock Island)
39) Vi at the Glen (Glenview)
40) Victorian Village Health & Well (Homer Glen)
41) Wauconda Health Care and Rehabilitation (Wauconda)
42) West Suburban Hospital Medical Center (Oak Park)
43) Whitehall Medical Center (Deerfield)
44) Windsor Park Manor (Carol Stream)
Visit Prospective Homes Before You Decide
While ratings are helpful tools, nothing takes the place of an in-person visit. Once you have narrowed down your options, visit each facility several times. Stop by at different times on weekdays and weekends. Feel free to show up unannounced, as this is the best way to see the nursing home’s staffing and the home’s conditions when they aren’t prepared for visitors. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
And, if you suspect your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home, call us immediately. We will help ensure their safety and win the compensation you and your family deserve.
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Sources:
- https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/il
- https://patch.com/illinois/yorkville/illinois-best-nursing-homes-new-u-s-news-ratings
- https://www.usnews.com/static/documents/health/nursing-homes/BNH_2018-19_Methodology.pdf
- https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/19-area-nursing-homes-named-best-nation