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Pearl of Montclare, The
2833 North Nordica Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
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 Montclare, The is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Chicago, Illinois, certified for 96 beds and caring for about 105 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 18, 23 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 56.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $53K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 50.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 54 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 56.3 | 23.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.5% | 39.7% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $53,336 | $52,199 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (202 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: 2 Apr 2026, 14 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×25 E ×17 F ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0803 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0803 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | 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 | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 10 Sep 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 10 Sep 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 10 Sep 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 10 Sep 2023 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 10 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Fine | $29,520 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Fine | $14,505 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Fine | $9,311 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.5%, RNs 44.4%; 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 | 6.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.7% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.5% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Pearl Of Montclare, Llc. Chain: Pearl Healthcare (15 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclare Holding Company LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2023 |
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 Cook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addolorata Villa | Wheeling | 86 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 27.9 | $181K | 28 May 2026 |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | Evanston | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12.1 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Estates of Skokie | Skokie | 56 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5.4 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Alden Poplar Creek Rehab & HCC | Hoffman Estates | 217 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13.4 | $8K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Aperion Care Niles | Niles | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $12K | 29 May 2026 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Bella Terra Streamwood | Streamwood | 214 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 7.5 | — | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Brandel Health and Rehab | Northbrook | 102 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.9 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
All 202 facilities in Cook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pearl of Montclare, The been cited for?
54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Pearl of Montclare, The been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $53K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pearl of Montclare, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pearl of Montclare, The?
It is part of the Pearl Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Montclare Holding Company LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pearl of Montclare, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Apr 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.