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Nursing Home Administrator
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Nursing Home Administrator, Licensed - Renewal Available!
- Nursing Home Administrator, Temporary
- Nursing Home Administrator, CE Sponsor - Renewal Available!
NOTICE: IDFPR Introduces New Online Licensing System!
On October 30, 2024, IDFPR launched CORE, a new online system for professionals to apply for licensure in Illinois.
New applications for Nursing Home Administrator, Temporary Nursing Home Administrator are now available in CORE.
Access CORE and learn more about the new system by going here.
License Information
Online Renewal & Instructions
- Online Renewal Instructions
- Click Here to Start Your Online Renewal!
Please allow 2-4 business days for your license to post in our systems and your license status to update. - NOTE: If an applicant misses the renewal window and the online portal does not allow you to renew after it concludes, you must reinstate their license by requesting a Reinstatement application from IDFPR.
Notices
- Exam Information (updated June 10, 2025)
- NAB Exams: Applicants for the Nursing Home Administrator (044) license will now apply to both IDFPR and to NAB so that IDFPR can review qualifications for the exams. In December 2024 the ability to be approved for the CORE and NHA exams through Continental Testing Services (CTS) ended due to a change in the NAB testing process.
- Illinois Supplemental Exam: IDFPR will approve applications for this exam, administered through Continental Testing Services.
Third Party Authorization
- We have a new Third Party Authorization for licensure applicants, which may be found here! This is for applicants to authorize individuals or companies to contact IDFPR on your behalf regarding your application. All other versions of the form will no longer be accepted by the Department starting May 1, 2024.
Licensee Application Online in CORE
Paper License Applications
- Candidate Study Guide for the Illinois NHA Supplemental Examination
- Nursing Home Administrator - Endorsement Packet
- Nursing Home Administrator - CE Sponsor
- Out-of-State NHA Continuing Education Approval
- Petition for Review of Permanent Denial/Revocation
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing
License Maintenance
Resources & Publications
- Department FAQs
- Nursing Home Administrator Criminal Conviction FAQs
- NHA Adverse Final Action Form
- Change Your Address
- State Agency, Board or Commission, Nursing Home Administrators Mandatory Report
- Medical Malpractice Payment, Nursing Home Administrators Mandatory Report
- State's Attorneys, Nursing Home Administrators Mandatory Report
- Reasonable Accommodation & Religious Accommodation Request Form for Examinees
- Application to classify records as confidential
