Chicago, IL has 50 licensed nursing homes providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,338/mo. That's roughly in line with the Illinois state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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Median monthly price, Chicago
$8,338/mo
Typical range $8,115 – $9,254
● Chicago $8,338 ○ National median $11,029
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Chicago figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Modeled median costs for nursing homes in Chicago versus Illinois and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $6,892 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Chicago's implied rate of about $36 an hour:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: Cicero $8,338 · Stickney $7,488 · Forest View $7,488 · Berwyn $8,338 · Oak Park $8,338
Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Chicago, grounded in local medians on this page.
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A note on counting: we show 50 licensed nursing homes providers listed for Chicago proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Chicago has an estimated population of 2,711,226. About 374,665 residents (14%) are age 65 or older. Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois. The median household income is $77,902. Our directory currently lists 50 licensed nursing homes providers in Chicago. Estimated median cost in Chicago is $8,338 per month, compared with $8,304 per month statewide in Illinois.
Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOVThese services are public and free. We list them before anything we could earn from.
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
VA Medical Center in Chicago.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.
2 licensed VA Community Living Centers / State Veterans Homes, sourced from VA Access to Care.
Chicago IL CLC · ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME - CHICAGO
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Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. Official info only. How Aid & Attendance works →
We currently list 50 licensed nursing homes providers in Chicago, IL.
Chicago's median nursing homes cost is about 0% higher than the Illinois state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, nursing homes in Chicago, IL costs $8,338/month (median).