Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
PEARL OF HILLSIDE,THE
HILLSIDE, IL · 198 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 28, 2025
CMS Certification Number 145946 · first certified October 1997
Ownership
Operated by PEARL HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed May 1, 2021 (change of ownership)to THE PEARL OF HILLSIDE from SYMPHONY ARIA LLC
Position within IL
26 citations — more than 76% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (February 2026 to May 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2025. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
11 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 26 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 26 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 27, 2022 | 11 |
| January 26, 2024 | 6 |
| March 28, 2025 | 9 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 3 | 2025-03-28 |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | 3 | 2025-03-28 |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | 2 | 2025-03-28 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-03-28 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2024-01-26 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 2 | 2025-03-28 |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | 2 | 2025-03-28 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2024-01-26 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 28, 2025 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety Evaluation Survey (June 2, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
January 26, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2024) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2024) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2024) |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2024) |
October 27, 2022 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 3, 2022) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 3, 2022) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety Evaluation Survey |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 3, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 3, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2022) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 3, 2022) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2022) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 3, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 3, 2022) |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 3, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.