Nursing Homes in Illinois: Short-Term and Long-Term Care

Assisted living and nursing home facilities in Illinois are licensed and inspected by the state department of health or social services, which maintains a public registry of licensed facilities and their inspection histories. Illinois residents may also be eligible for Medicaid-funded long-term care programs that help cover the cost of nursing home or assisted living services for qualifying individuals.

Assisted Living Nursing Home locations are available in 431 cities across Illinois. They are spread across 101 counties.

Cities with the highest concentration include Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, which tend to have more facilities due to larger senior populations, proximity to major medical centers, and higher overall healthcare infrastructure in those communities.

Families in Illinois researching long-term care options should also contact the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which advocates for residents' rights and can assist with complaints or concerns about a facility's care standards.

Residents of Illinois researching care options for a family member should consult the state's Area Agency on Aging, which provides free counseling about long-term care options, Medicaid eligibility, and community-based services that may allow an individual to remain at home longer before transitioning to a residential facility.

Browse Assisted Living Nursing Home by county across Illinois to find the nearest location.