Hospitals that score well on both price and quality — rated 4–5★ by Medicare’s Care Compare, yet charging a below-average cash price across the procedures they publish. Ranked by how far below the national average their prices sit.
9 best-value hospitals in Illinois.
| # | Hospital | Location | CMS rating | vs US avg | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago, IL | ★ 4/5 | 62% below | 65% |
| 2 | Presence St Marys Hospital | Kankakee, IL | ★ 4/5 | 40% below | 70% |
| 3 | Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin | Elgin, IL | ★ 4/5 | 40% below | 64% |
| 4 | Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Chicago | Chicago, IL | ★ 4/5 | 40% below | 69% |
| 5 | Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | ★ 4/5 | 38% below | 70% |
| 6 | Riverside Medical Center | Kankakee, IL | ★ 4/5 | 36% below | 69% |
| 7 | Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton, IL | ★ 4/5 | 16% below | 76% |
| 8 | Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital | Barrington, IL | ★ 5/5 | 5% below | 77% |
| 9 | Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | ★ 4/5 | 2% below | 69% |
vs US avg = how far this hospital’s median cash price sits below the national median across the procedures it publishes (≥10 procedures required). Quality = CMS Care Compare overall rating. Estimates — confirm with the hospital.