PEARL OF ELGIN, THE

The Pearl of Elgin is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 2355 Royal Boulevard in Elgin, Illinois, within Kane County. The facility operates under for-profit limited liability company ownership and maintains 139 certified beds. It is currently active and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Pearl of Elgin holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5, indicating performance at the national average in this category. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, falling below the national average and reflecting lower measured staffing levels relative to other certified facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest rating available, indicating strong performance across the clinical quality indicators used by CMS to evaluate resident care outcomes. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, The Pearl of Elgin accepts residents whose care is funded through the federal Medicare program as well as those covered under the Illinois Medicaid program. Individuals with private insurance or who are paying out of pocket may also be eligible for admission, subject to availability and facility policies. Prospective residents and their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (847) 888-9585 to confirm current payment options and bed availability. When considered against national benchmarks, The Pearl of Elgin presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating is above the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by its top-rated quality measure score of 5 stars. The health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, while the staffing rating of 2 stars is below average. Staffing levels are one component CMS uses to assess the adequacy of care resources relative to resident needs. Families and care coordinators reviewing this facility alongside others in the Elgin area or broader Kane County region may find the CMS data useful as one reference point in a broader evaluation process.