Pearl Of Hillside,The
Hillside, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145946) · 198 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $122,886
Phone: (708) 544-9933 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Pearl of Hillside has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2 stars and a staffing rating of 1 star.
The Pearl of Hillside reports total nurse staffing of 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
The Pearl of Hillside has 3 federal fines on record totaling $122,886.00, and 0 payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Pearl of Hillside is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Hillside, Cook County, Illinois. The facility is certified for 198 beds and reports an average of 163.5 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 14, 1997. It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pearl Healthcare chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.15, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. The nursing staff turnover rate is 41.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 3 federal fines totaling $122,886.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Pearl of Hillside has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.15 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.1%, and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $122,886.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 198 beds and reports an average of 163.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pearl Healthcare chain, which has 15 facilities averaging 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 14, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (1 star), which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (708) 544-9933 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (708) 544-9933 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145946?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.