Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Joliet, Illinois
1 of 7 nursing homes in Joliet (14%) meet our strict criteria. The Illinois statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 6 avoid · data
City Average
2.1
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,136
across 7 facilities
High Risk Facilities
6
5 Grade F
$431,069 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/7
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Joliet, Illinois, is adequate but raises concerns, with only 1 of 7 facilities recommended. Families should be aware that 6 facilities have incurred a total of $431,069 in fines, highlighting the need for careful selection.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 SUNNY HILL NURSING HOME OF WILL COUNTY (80) — Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a strong Trust Score of 80/100. This non-profit facility focuses on community-driven care, providing a safe and supportive environment for its 157 residents, all without any fines.
The other 6 Joliet facilities didn't qualify — 6 carry Grade D or F ratings and 5 have fines totaling $431K.
Recommended
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a strong Trust Score of 80/100. This non-profit facility focuses on community-driven care, providing a safe and supportive environment for its 157 residents, all without any fines.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Joliet Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.1 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 6?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 5 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 5 Have fines totaling $431,069
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
Questions Joliet Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Joliet's city average is 2.1 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
5 of 7 Joliet facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Joliet avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Joliet facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Joliet, IL are recommended?
1 of 7 nursing homes in Joliet (14%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Joliet "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Joliet?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.