The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
PEARL OF ELGIN, THE
ELGIN, IL · Medicare-certified · 139 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
The Pearl of Elgin has a 4-star overall rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but weaker staffing (2 stars) and health inspection results (3 stars). It reports 3.18 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $19,250 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1824 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $19,250recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1824.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.73
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 1.77
- Weekend nursing
- 2.76
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 15%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.7%16.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.4%2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.1%1.1%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5%5.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.9%11.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.9%17.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.8%10.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
62.2%90%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—56.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.9%81.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,250 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $19,250 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $19,250
Federal fine
Jun 17, 2026
- 44 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 24, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PEARL HEALTHCARE · 15 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 125.3 residents on an average day (90% of 139 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.