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Pearl of Joliet, The
306 North Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Pearl of Joliet, The, in Joliet, Illinois, is certified for 214 beds under for-profit, partnership ownership and belongs to the Pearl Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 55 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 23, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 25.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $106K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 42.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Will Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 55 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.7 | 26.6 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.6% | 38.3% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $106,223 | $19,135 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 May 2026, 13 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×5 D ×40 E ×6 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Mar 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Fine | $25,920 | |
| 27 Dec 2024 | Payment denial | — | 23 days |
| 27 Dec 2024 | Fine | $72,450 | |
| 26 Sep 2024 | Fine | $7,853 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.6%, RNs 42.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.4% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.9% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, partnership. Legal business name: Pearl Of Joliet Llc. Chain: Pearl Healthcare (15 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phc Ovj LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 99% | 05/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Will County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Estates of Shorewood | Shorewood | 100 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Victorian Village Hlth & Well | Homer Glen | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 44.0 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Alden Courts of Shorewood | Shorewood | 50 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 22.0 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Spring Creek | Joliet | 168 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 19.6 | $19K | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County | Joliet | 157 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 15.9 | — | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Frankfort Terrace | Frankfort | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 24.2 | — | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Joliet Living & Rehab Centerabuse icon | Joliet | 120 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 30.8 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Lakewood Nrsg & Rehab Center | Plainfield | 131 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 27.5 | $55K | 4 Jun 2026 |
All 16 facilities in Will County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pearl of Joliet, The been cited for?
55 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Pearl of Joliet, The been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $106K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Pearl of Joliet, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pearl of Joliet, The?
It is part of the Pearl Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Phc Ovj LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pearl of Joliet, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.