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Pearl of Evanston,the
820 Foster Street, Evanston, IL 60201 (opens Google Maps) · Cook County · (847) 492-7700· 158 certified beds · avg 119 residents/day · certified since Jul 5, 1994 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: PEARL HEALTHCARE (15 facilities, chain avg rating 2.7★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected May 15, 2025
2
Serious findings on record
most recent Dec 16, 2025
$0
Fines, last 3 years
2.96
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Dec 16, 2025 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Dec 16, 2025 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · May 15, 2025 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · May 15, 2025 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jun 3, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 18 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint F-0600
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint F-0880
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint F-0684
View all 18 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · from a complaint · F-0688 |
| May 15, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint · F-0686 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not train its staff on dementia care and on recognizing and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation. · from a complaint · F-0943 |
| May 31, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| May 31, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| May 31, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| May 31, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| May 31, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| May 31, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| May 31, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| May 11, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 1).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 10
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 2
2026
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | G ▲ |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityIllinois averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 2.96
Illinois average: 2.99
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.63
Illinois average: 0.63
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.72
Illinois average: 2.67
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 2.96 | 2.99 | 3.95 | top 35% in Illinois; bottom 12% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.69 | top 33% in Illinois; top 44% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.72 | 2.67 | 3.50 | top 30% in Illinois; bottom 17% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.69 | 0.56 | 0.48 | top 25% in Illinois; top 17% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 23.7 | 44.5 | 45.8 | top 6% in Illinois; top 6% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 0.0 | 41.8 | 42.9 | top 1% in Illinois; top 1% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.60, RN 0.77, weekend 3.31.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.60 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edss Ventures LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 7% | 07/01/2023 |
| PHC Evanston Holdings LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 99% | 06/01/2023 |
| Hocuk, Mark | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
| Zeffren, Eitan | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
All 4 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Pearl Healthcare — 15 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Pearl of Hillside,the — Hillside, IL · overall 1/5
- Pearl of Hinsdale, the — Hinsdale, IL · overall 4/5
- Pearl of Joliet, the — Joliet, IL · overall 1/5
- Pearl of Montclare, the — Chicago, IL · overall 2/5
- Pearl of Naperville, the — Naperville, IL · overall 3/5
- Pearl of Orchard Valley — Aurora, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Pearl of Rolling Meadows,the — Rolling Meadows, IL · overall 3/5
- Pearl of St Charles, the — St Charles, IL · overall 1/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 14 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "What training do all staff get on dementia care and on spotting and reporting abuse?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 24% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 156 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mather Evanston, the | 0.7 mi | Evanston, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Aliya of Evanston | 0.9 mi | Evanston, IL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Three Crowns Park | 1.3 mi | Evanston, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Citadel Care Center-Wilmette | 1.7 mi | Wilmette, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Alpine Care of Evanston | 1.9 mi | Evanston, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Westminster Place | 2.2 mi | Evanston, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Dobson Plaza | 2.5 mi | Evanston, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Alden Estates of Evanston | 2.5 mi | Evanston, IL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Lakefront Nursing & Rehab Ctr | 2.5 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Birchwood Plaza | 2.6 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Clark Manor | 2.6 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Fargo Health Care Center | 2.7 mi | Chicago, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Cook, IL — 202 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Pearl of Hillside,the — Hillside, IL · overall 1/5
- Pearl of Montclare, the — Chicago, IL · overall 2/5
- Pearl of Rolling Meadows,the — Rolling Meadows, IL · overall 3/5
- Peterson Park Health Care Ctr — Chicago, IL · overall 2/5abuse
- Pine Crest Health Care — Hazel Crest, IL · overall 1/5abuse
- Plymouth Place — La Grange Park, IL · overall 5/5
- Prairie Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr — Chicago Heights, IL · overall 4/5
- Prairie Oasis — South Holland, IL · overall 1/5abuse
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 145803.