PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE

Pearl of Evanston, The is a skilled nursing facility located at 820 Foster Street in Evanston, Illinois 60201, situated in Cook County. The facility operates with 158 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit entity organized as a limited liability company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Pearl of Evanston, The received a 4-star rating for health inspections, reflecting results from state survey inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and other clinical staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, based on clinical data reported to CMS covering outcomes such as hospitalization rates, medication use, and functional status among residents. Regarding payment options, Pearl of Evanston, The accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payer sources, as indicated by its dual certification status. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (847) 492-7700 to confirm current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional accepted insurance arrangements. Coverage terms and eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of care needed and the payer source involved. When assessed against national benchmarks, Pearl of Evanston, The performs above average in overall CMS ratings, health inspection outcomes, and quality measures, while meeting the national average in staffing. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 4 stars positions it in a higher tier among Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facilities nationwide. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing data expressed in hours per resident per day, and individual quality measure breakdowns. This reference data is updated periodically by CMS and reflects the most recent reporting cycles available at the time of publication.