The Pearl of Montclare

2833 North Nordica Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 · (773) 622-6144
For profit - Limited Liability company · 96 certified beds

The Pearl of Montclare has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 10 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $53,336 in all.

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on April 2, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 2, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 2, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Keep all essential equipment working safely.April 2, 2026 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 2, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.April 2, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.April 2, 2026 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.April 2, 2026 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 2, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.April 2, 2026 · F0710 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.April 2, 2026 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 12 citations.

• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.July 12, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.May 23, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.March 2, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 2, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 29, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 18, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 14, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 12, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 3, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 19, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.April 12, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 17, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $29,520April 2, 2026
• Fine of $14,505March 14, 2025
• Fine of $9,311November 17, 2023

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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