These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Illinois based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $6,107,930. 9 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allure of Knox County | Galesburg | $88,229 | |
| 2 | Goldwater Care Bloomington | Bloomington | $234,633 | |
| 3 | Allure Of The Quad Cities | Moline | $294,890 | |
| 4 | Nexus at Berwyn | Berwyn | $428,544 | |
| 5 | Aliya of Oak Lawn | Oak Lawn | $299,044 | |
| 6 | Avenora Elmhurst | Elmhurst | $216,044 | |
| 7 | Arcadia Care on the Hill | Springfield | $57,030 | |
| 8 | Goldwater Care Danville | Danville | $494,449 | |
| 9 | Pine Crest Health Care | Hazel Crest | $119,719 | |
| 10 | La Bella of Woodstock | Woodstock | $598,666 | |
| 11 | Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care | Freeport | $168,767 | |
| 12 | Goldwater Care Peoria Heights | Peoria Heights | $527,947 | |
| 13 | Helia Southbelt Healthcare | Belleville | $240,982 | |
| 14 | Aperion Care Lakeshore | Chicago | $249,799 | |
| 15 | Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center | Salem | $107,564 | |
| 16 | Arcadia Care Morton | Morton | $366,357 | |
| 17 | Fondulac Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | East Peoria | $146,601 | |
| 18 | Hope Creek Nursing & Rehab | East Moline | $386,400 | |
| 19 | Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care Center | Pekin | $260,624 | |
| 20 | Nexus Pavilion at Belleville | Belleville | $821,641 |
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.