Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-28 · Fire 2025-03-28
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Hillside, IL
Pearl Of Hillside,the
2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $38,990 in total fines with 17 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
4600 North Frontage Road, Hillside, IL
(708) 544-9933
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
198
Certified beds
Average residents
170
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pearl Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-10-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.84
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.83
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.67
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
61%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
45%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
2.0
1.3 pts better
|
1.9
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.3
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 60.0% |
89.6%
29.6 pts worse
|
93.4%
33.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.2% |
91.6%
8.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
12.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.4% |
3.3%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 98.4% |
50.3%
48.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
87 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.2% |
6.5%
4.3 pts better
|
5.4%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.0% |
18.5%
11.5 pts better
|
19.6%
12.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.1% |
22.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.1% |
17.2%
9.1 pts better
|
16.3%
8.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.3% |
15.0%
6.7 pts better
|
14.9%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
1.1%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.5% |
21.3%
2.8 pts better
|
19.8%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.1% |
5.2%
3.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 8.8% |
68.8%
60 pts worse
|
81.7%
72.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.6% |
14.0%
0.4 pts better
|
12.0%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.3% |
2.3%
2 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 12.2% |
63.0%
50.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
67.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.5% |
26.2%
10.7 pts better
|
23.9%
8.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-26 · Fire 2024-01-26
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-10-27 · Fire 2022-10-27
20 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-06-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2025-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-02-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-02-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-02-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-02-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-02-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-12-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-12-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-12-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-12-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-12-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-12-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-12-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-12-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2022-12-03
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-18
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-02-04
G · Actual harm
2025-10-30
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-10-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-10-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-10
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-07-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F847 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F849 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-04-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-17
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-09-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-17
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-09-03
G · Actual harm
2024-03-27
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-10
G · Actual harm
2023-11-02
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-13
G · Actual harm
2023-07-20
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-03
G · Actual harm
2023-07-20
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-08-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-20
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-08-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-20
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-08-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-20
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-08-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-20
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-08-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2022-11-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-11-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-11-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-11-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-11-17
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$0
2025-09-25
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-10-22 · 9 days
9 day denial
$19,708
2023-11-02
Fine
Fine · fine $19,708
Fine
$19,282
2023-07-20
Fine
Fine · fine $19,282
Fine
Ownership
Ez Holdco LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Zeffren, Eitan
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Kushner Family Idf LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Reg 2018 Irrevocable Trust U/A/D 1/1/18
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Zeffren, Eitan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Zeffren, Eitan
Corporate Officer · Individual
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