These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Illinois based on CMS data (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 star(s) or lower. Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $5,465,203. 14 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Senior Living | Washington | $380,429 | |
| 2 | Allure of Knox County | Galesburg | $116,526 | |
| 3 | Goldwater Care Bloomington | Bloomington | $237,807 | |
| 4 | Loft Rehab & Nursing of Normal | Normal | $203,405 | |
| 5 | Zahav of Berwyn | Berwyn | $231,957 | |
| 6 | Elmhurst Extended Care Center | Elmhurst | $133,134 | |
| 7 | Richland Nursing & Rehab | Olney | $252,142 | |
| 8 | Arcadia Care Auburn | Auburn | $133,515 | |
| 9 | Arcadia Care on the Hill | Springfield | $57,030 | |
| 10 | Goldwater Care Danville | Danville | $221,939 | |
| 11 | La Bella of Woodstock | Woodstock | $587,313 | |
| 12 | Pearl Pavilion | Freeport | $163,091 | |
| 13 | Goldwater Care Peoria Heights | Peoria Heights | $181,422 | |
| 14 | Aperion Care Lakeshore | Chicago | $153,559 | |
| 15 | Fondulac Rehabilitation & HCC | East Peoria | $10,358 | |
| 16 | Hope Creek Nursing & Rehab | East Moline | $337,556 | |
| 17 | Timbercreek Rehab & Healthcare Center | Pekin | $213,731 | |
| 18 | Nexus Pavilion at Belleville | Belleville | $913,631 | |
| 19 | River View Rehab Center | Elgin | $613,285 | |
| 20 | Ryze on the Avenue | Chicago | $323,373 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.