Who owns Illinois nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how Illinois nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For profit | 541 | 2.3 | 3.18 hrs | 73% |
| Non profit | 107 | 3.8 | 4.45 hrs | 50% |
| Government | 18 | 3.3 | 3.85 hrs | 56% |
Largest chains in Illinois
72% of Illinois nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in Illinois.
- Legacy healthcare41 homes · average 3.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- The alden network25 homes · average 2.9 of 5 Medicare stars
- Arcadia care22 homes · average 1.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Aperion care21 homes · average 2.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Wlc management firm18 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Infinity healthcare consUlting16 homes · average 1.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Pearl healthcare15 homes · average 2.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Allure healthcare sErvices15 homes · average 2.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- Stern consUltants14 homes · average 2.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- Aliya healthcare14 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Elevate care13 homes · average 2.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- Citadel healthcare13 homes · average 3.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Tutera sEnior living & health care12 homes · average 1.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Saba healthcare11 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Goldwater care11 homes · average 1.5 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.