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PEARL OF ELGIN, THE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ELGIN, Illinois)

2355 ROYAL BOULEVARD, ELGIN, Illinois 60123

Phone: 8478889585

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
139
Avg Residents/Day
123.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Kane
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIllinois AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.790.71+0.08
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.243.47-0.23
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover43.2%43.7%-

Health Citation History

39 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G – Actual Harm
2025-08-31Resident Rights DeficienciesGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2022-10-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

16 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-08-22Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-22Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2022-10-19Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish staff and initial training requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-10-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$19,250
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-06-17Fine$19,250-
2025-07-24Payment Denial-44 days starting 2025-08-19

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