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The Pearl of Montclare

2833 NORTH NORDICA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60634
(773) 622-6144
96 licensed beds

CMS rates The Pearl of Montclare 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 51 citations across 17 inspections in the last three years, with $69,086 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
96
CMS facility ID
145844
Care type
Nursing home
County
Cook
Facility name
The Pearl of Montclare
Street address
2833 NORTH NORDICA AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Chicago, IL 60634
Phone
(773) 622-6144

About this facility — The Pearl of Montclare

The Pearl of Montclare is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed for 96 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 145 senior care facilities in Chicago and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Pearl Healthcare, a group of 15 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited The Pearl of Montclare 51 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 11 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $69,086 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 November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

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

Registered owners & officers

Montclare Holding Company Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2023
Ben Cohen Trust Fbo Joanna Davison
Indirect owner — 9% stake — since 2023
Ben Cohen Trust Fbo John C. Davison
Indirect owner — 9% stake — since 2023
Ben Cohen Trust Fbo Mark Edward Davison
Indirect owner — 9% stake — since 2023
Conley, Erin
Managing employee — since 2023
Zeffren, Eitan
Officer — since 2023

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
1995-08-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
14 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$69,086 total
Last standard inspection
2026-04-02
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$312 per day (≈ $9,480/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
64% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 26% private/other
Occupancy
77% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
9% below the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
96
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 11 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0697
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-07-20
2026-05-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-05-29
12 earlier / fire-safety inspections (49 citations)
2026-04-02Health inspection10 citations
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0710
D · No harm found
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-04-15
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 2026-04-15
F-0805
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2026-04-15
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 2026-04-15
F-0813
D · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2026-04-15
F-0908
F · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-04-15
2026-03-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-03-04
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-03-04
2025-05-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0759
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-06-04
2025-04-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-23
2025-03-14Health inspection14 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-04-01
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-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-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0700
E · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0808
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
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-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-01
2024-11-14Health 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 2024-11-22
2024-08-12Health 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 2024-08-28
2024-06-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-14
2024-04-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2024-05-01
2024-04-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered15 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0676
E · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-26
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 2024-04-26
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0758
E · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-04-26
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 2024-04-26
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-04-26
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 2024-04-26
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-26
2023-11-17Health 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 2023-12-07
2024-04-12Fire-safety inspection1 citation
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-04-26

Federal penalties

2026-07-12Fine$15,750
2026-04-02Fine$29,520
2025-03-14Fine$14,505
2023-11-17Fine$9,311
Total fines$69,086
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 145844.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Illinois.
Inspection citations, 3 years
51
More than 51% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50
Federal fines, 3 years
$69,086
More than 57% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $45,080
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.6
Higher than 64% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
50%
Higher than 68% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Illinois average on 11 and worse on 6. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased8.7%13.0%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight3.1%6.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.8%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.6%1.5%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms88.3%55.9%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.7%3.0%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine82.6%90.5%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened5.0%12.8%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication9.6%18.4%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine92.2%91.7%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers4.4%4.8%4.5%Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence11.6%19.8%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication17.0%21.7%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.521.961.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.512.101.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine39.7%70.0%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication5.0%2.2%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine45.6%63.2%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission25.4%25.6%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit10.6%13.5%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0689 5 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0686 4 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0804 2 inspections. Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
  • F-0676 2 inspections. Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
  • F-0692 2 inspections. Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

What its owners also hold

  • Ben Cohen Trust Fbo Mark Edward Davison has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 2.3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Ben Cohen Trust Fbo John C. Davison has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 2.3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Ben Cohen Trust Fbo Joanna Davison has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 2.3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Illinois

  • Licensing: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living
  • File a complaint: 800-252-4343 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-8966. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 866-800-1409. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Community First Medical Center, about 2.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, about 2.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Rush Oak Park Hospital, about 3.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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