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The Pearl of Hillside

4600 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, HILLSIDE, IL, 60162
(708) 544-9933
198 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

4600 North Frontage Road
Hillside, IL 60162
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Bed capacity
198
CMS facility ID
145946
Care type
Nursing home
County
Cook
Facility name
The Pearl of Hillside
Street address
4600 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Hillside, IL 60162
Phone
(708) 544-9933

The Pearl of Hillside is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Hillside, Illinois. It is licensed for 198 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Hillside and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited The Pearl of Hillside 73 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $122,886 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Pearl Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Kushner Family Idf Llc
Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2021
Reg 2018 Irrevocable Trust U/a/d 1/1/18
Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2021
Zeffren, Eitan
Officer · Operational control — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1997-10-14
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
20 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$122,886 total
Last standard inspection
2025-03-28
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$304 per day (≈ $9,240/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
78% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 12% private/other
Occupancy
74% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
11% below the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
198
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-06-26
2026-03-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2026-03-12
F-0774
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Corrected 2026-03-12
15 earlier / fire-safety inspections (70 citations)
2026-02-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-03-06
2026-01-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-02-04
2025-10-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-31
2025-09-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-10-09
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-31
F-0925
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-10-09
2025-07-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0921
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
2025-03-28Health inspection11 citations
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0688
D · No harm found
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
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0761
D · No harm found
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
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0847
D · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0849
D · No harm found
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
2024-08-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
F-0791
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-09-03
2024-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-01-26Health inspection9 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-02-10
F-0578
D · No harm found
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
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-10
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-10
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-02-10
F-0761
E · No harm found
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
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-10
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-10
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-02-10
2023-11-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-16
2023-10-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-13
2022-10-27Health inspection12 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0558
E · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0578
D · No harm found
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
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0688
D · No harm found
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
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0732
F · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0761
E · No harm found
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
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-11-17
2025-03-28Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-18
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-06-02
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-18
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-18
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-04-18
K-0531
E · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-04-18
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-04-18
K-0915
E · No harm found
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-18
K-0929
E · No harm found
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2025-04-18
2024-01-26Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0222
E · No harm found
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
K-0321
E · No harm found
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
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-02-12
K-0915
E · No harm found
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-02-12
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-02-12
K-0929
E · No harm found
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2024-02-12
2022-10-27Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-12-03
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-12-03
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
K-0321
E · No harm found
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
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-12-03
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-12-31
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-12-03
K-0531
F · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-12-31
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-12-03
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-12-03
K-0929
E · No harm found
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2022-12-03

Federal penalties

2026-01-18Fine$92,820
2025-09-25Fine$10,358
2023-11-02Fine$19,708
Total fines$122,886
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 145946.
What people say on Google.
3.798 ratings on Google
★★★★★Alicia Robinson · 2026-03-24 · via Google

“I had a very positive experience with this nursing home facility . From the moment we arrived, the staff was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely compassionate. The facility itself is clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed to ensure both safety and comfort. Rooms are spacious, and common areas are inviting, encouraging social interaction and engagement among residents. What stood out mos…”

★★★Yumeka IGWIG · 2026-04-10 · via Google

“The staff was great. The location was ideal and easy to get to. The room was spacious. I do believe its time to update and repaint. The paint was chipping around the window seal, walls& base boards.The furniture was outdated &scratched very badly. The was no nightstand space for personal necessities.”

★LaKeva · 2025-12-05 · via Google

“DO NOT DO IT!!!! If you truly care for your loved one do not send them here, especially for rehab/ therapy services. My mother could have passed away in this facility a week ago due to neglect and everything being blamed on her anxiety. She let the RT know she couldn't breathe after having her trach suctioned and he proceeded to tell her that her numbers were fine and there was nothing else he cou…”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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