PEARL OF MONTCLARE, THE

The Pearl of Montclare, located at 2833 North Nordica Avenue in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County), is a for-profit skilled nursing facility organized as a limited liability company. The facility holds 96 certified beds and operates as both a Medicare and Medicaid certified provider, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Pearl of Montclare holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. This places it below the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, indicating performance on clinical outcome indicators that is closer to the national average than the facility's other rating categories. The Pearl of Montclare accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage terms, bed availability, and any applicable out-of-pocket costs. When compared to national benchmarks, The Pearl of Montclare falls below average in overall rating, health inspection performance, and staffing. Its quality measure rating of 3 out of 5 aligns with the national average in that specific category. Facilities with similar overall ratings may reflect areas where operational or regulatory performance warrants closer review by prospective residents and their families. This facility profile is drawn from publicly available CMS data and is intended as a reference point within a broader evaluation process.