Illinois facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Illinois, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
1,873facilities
2.8★average rating
445rated 4-5 stars
24%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 667 | 2.6★ | 29.5% |
| Hospitals | 194 | 3.0★ | 25.3% |
| Home Health Agencies | 526 | 3.1★ | 24.1% |
| Hospices | 146 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 340 | 2.8★ | 21.2% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Illinois. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
12,693,926total population
17.9%aged 65+
2,271,298residents 65+
+10.5%65+ growth since 2020
2.0%aged 85+
229people / sq mi
$81,702median household income
9.8%of seniors in poverty
2.9nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 8.9% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (55.2% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Chicago
257 facilities
Avg rating2.4
Des Plaines
39 facilities
Avg rating3.2
Rockford
33 facilities
Avg rating2.6
Skokie
29 facilities
Avg rating3.2
Springfield
26 facilities
Avg rating2.7
Naperville
22 facilities
Avg rating3.2
Northbrook
22 facilities
Avg rating3.9
Aurora
21 facilities
Avg rating3
Lombard
20 facilities
Avg rating3.9
Lincolnwood
19 facilities
Avg rating2.5
Peoria
19 facilities
Avg rating2.4
Joliet
18 facilities
Avg rating2.6
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