Report: Illinois had second-highest number of nursing home closures Mar 11, 2020 | Nursing homes, Top Stories Illinois saw the second-highest number of nursing homes close in the nation over a four-year period ending last June, according to a report by LeadingAge.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.