The Pearl of Elgin
2355 Royal Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123 · (847) 888-9585
For profit - Limited Liability company · 139 certified beds
The Pearl of Elgin has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2024, found 8 citations (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $19,250 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 22, 2024 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 22, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.August 22, 2024 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.August 22, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.August 22, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesAugust 22, 2024 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 22, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 22, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.August 22, 2024 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 17, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.August 31, 2025 · F0551 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.October 17, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $19,250June 17, 2026
- Medicare payment denial for 44 daysStarting August 19, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.18 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.77 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 139 |
| Average residents per day | 125.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Aperion Care Fox River Elgin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avondale Estates of Elgin Elgin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Highland Oaks Elgin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Crescent Care of Elgin Elgin · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Aperion Care Elgin Elgin · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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