nursing home in Evanston, IL
Pearl of Evanston,the
820 Foster Street, Evanston, IL 60201 · (847) 492-7700
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pearl of Evanston,the at a glance
Pearl of Evanston,the is a 158-bed for-profit nursing home in Evanston, Illinois (Cook County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Illinois average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 15, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 23.7% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 158
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Pearl Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- July 5, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Cook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 145803
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.60 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.77 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.95 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.31 hrs | 3.07 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 23.7% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 0% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 12 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 5 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 51 | 143 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $111,013 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 158 | 128 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 119 | 95 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 75.2% | 75% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 20.5% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 6.3% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.9% | 14.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 86.4% | 54.2% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 7.3% | 18.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.7% | 20.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.1% | 91.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 80.2% | 90.3% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 74.5% | 63.1% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 65.5% | 69.7% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 18 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2026 |
| April 24, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2026 |
| December 16, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| November 13, 2025 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 21, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Complaint | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 3, 2025 |
| February 25, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| November 4, 2024 Complaint | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 28, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 28, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Fire safety | Establish emergency prep training and testing. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 28, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 28, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| February 2, 2024 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| May 11, 2023 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0022 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 14, 2023 |
| May 11, 2023 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 31, 2023 |
| May 11, 2023 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 5, 2023 |
| May 11, 2023 Fire safety | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 5, 2023 |
| May 11, 2023 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0024 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 5, 2023 |
| May 11, 2023 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0023 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 31, 2023 |
| May 11, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 18, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHC EVANSTON HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 99% | 06/01/2023 |
| EDSS VENTURES LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 7% | 07/01/2023 |
| ZEFFREN, EITAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| HOCUK, MARK Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pearl of Evanston,the's rating?
Pearl of Evanston,the has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Illinois nursing homes is 2.5 stars.
How many inspection citations did Pearl of Evanston,the receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pearl of Evanston,the accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Pearl of Evanston,the?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Pearl Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pearl of Evanston,the and how do I contact it?
Pearl of Evanston,the is at 820 Foster Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Phone: (847) 492-7700.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.