The Pearl of Montclare
Nursing Home Facility
2833 North Nordica Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
The Pearl of Montclare is a senior care community located in Chicago, IL. It provides nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), retirement living, and senior living for older adults in the Chicago area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (773) 622-6144.
Operated by Pearl Healthcare, which runs 11 communities in our directory.
With 96 beds, The Pearl of Montclare is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Chicago average about 158 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 13 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 51%.
The community is located in Cook County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 54 problems at The Pearl of Montclare. 4 findings involved harm to a resident. 16 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $53,336.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Pearl of Montclare offers nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), retirement living, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 96
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 51%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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