nursing home in Oswego, IL
Pearl at the Tillers
4390 Route 71, Oswego, IL 60543 · (630) 554-1001
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pearl at the Tillers at a glance
Pearl at the Tillers is a 105-bed for-profit nursing home in Oswego, Illinois (Kendall 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 (1.1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 6, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 42.4% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 105
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Pearl Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- October 9, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kendall County
- CMS Certification Number
- 146034
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) | 2 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| 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) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.59 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.12 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.05 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.04 hrs | 3.07 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.4% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 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) | 7 | 12 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 43 | 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 | 105 | 128 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 73 | 95 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 69.4% | 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) | 5.5% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.6% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.9% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 82.7% | 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) | 8.1% | 18.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 34.8% | 20.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.3% | 91.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 90.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.4% | 63.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.6% | 69.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 23 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| December 24, 2025 Complaint | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 13, 2026 |
| April 29, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 24, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| October 9, 2024 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 24, 2024 |
| June 24, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 8, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 29, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 15, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 26, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 9, 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 February 12, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2024 |
| February 9, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2024 |
| February 9, 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 February 12, 2024 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 30, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 1, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 20, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 30, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 30, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Standard | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 24, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 30, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 29, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 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 January 27, 2023 |
| January 12, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 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 OSWEGO HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 99% | 06/01/2023 |
| EDSS VENTURES LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 7% | 06/01/2023 |
| ZEFFREN, EITAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| MEHTA, NIKI Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pearl at the Tillers's rating?
Pearl at the Tillers 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 at the Tillers receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pearl at the Tillers 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 at the Tillers?
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 at the Tillers and how do I contact it?
Pearl at the Tillers is at 4390 Route 71, Oswego, IL 60543. Phone: (630) 554-1001.
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.