8 nursing homes in Aurora, Illinois
Kane County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 8
- average CMS stars
- 3
- Medicaid certified
- 8
- beds
- 803
Which Aurora nursing homes take Medicaid
8 of the 8 nursing homes in Aurora are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Aurora
The average overall CMS rating in Aurora is 3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 4 of 5 | 4 |
| 3 of 5 | 2 |
| 2 of 5 | 0 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 8 nursing homes in Aurora
- Pearl of Orchard Valley2330 West Galena Boulevard, Aurora 60506
- The Grove of Fox Valley1601 North Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora 60505
- Alden of Waterford2021 Randi Drive, Aurora 60505
- Avantara Aurora400 West Sullivan Road, Aurora 60506
- La Bella of Aurora1017 West Galena Boulevard, Aurora 60506
- Thrive of Fox Valley4020 E New York Street, Aurora 60504
- Alden Courts of Waterford1991 Randi Drive, Aurora 60504
- Jennings Terrace275 South Lasalle, Aurora 60505
Aurora nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Jennings Terrace | 4 of 5 | 4 |
| Alden Courts of Waterford | 4 of 5 | 6 |
| The Grove of Fox Valley | 4 of 5 | 8 |
| Avantara Aurora | 4 of 5 | 11 |
| Thrive of Fox Valley | 4 of 5 | 11 |
Fines and abuse flags in Aurora
5 homes were fined $878,290 in total over 3 years and 2 carry the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Illinois
Illinois's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Aurora
How much does a nursing home cost in Illinois?
A shared room has a Illinois median of $8,304 a month, a private room $9,216 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Illinois?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Aurora, IL?
8 certified homes with 803 beds.
Which nursing homes in Aurora have the best ratings?
None has 5 stars overall right now; see the list on this page for the best inspection results.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.