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THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE

3450 SARATOGA AVENUE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Score: 18 / 100

With a score of 18/100, The Pearl Of Downers Grove ranks in the bottom tier of Illinois nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at The Pearl Of Downers Grove is near the national average, with 3.61 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 69 deficiencies at The Pearl Of Downers Grove, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.61 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.86 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.03 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.28 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.75 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

69
Total Deficiencies
Jan 22, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 65 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Jan 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Apr 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity F
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Apr 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.9% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 28.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 30.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $30,264

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
145
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20