Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Palatine, Illinois
1 of 2 nursing homes in Palatine (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Illinois statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
120
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Palatine, Illinois, is adequate with two facilities, one of which is highly recommended. Families should consider the top-rated facility, Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine (A+, 5★), as there are no facilities in the avoid tier or with fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF PALATINE (95) — Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a top-tier CMS rating of 5 stars. As a non-profit organization, they focus on community and compassionate care, ensuring residents receive personalized attention in a welcoming environment.
The other 1 Palatine facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a top-tier CMS rating of 5 stars. As a non-profit organization, they focus on community and compassionate care, ensuring residents receive personalized attention in a welcoming environment.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Palatine Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Palatine Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Palatine's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Palatine facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Palatine avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Palatine 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 Palatine, IL are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Palatine (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Palatine "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 Palatine?
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.