The Pearl of Fox River Valley
Nursing Home Facility
1950 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
The Pearl of Fox River Valley is a senior care community located in Elgin, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Elgin area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (847) 742-7070.
Operated by Pearl Healthcare, which runs 11 communities in our directory.
The Pearl of Fox River Valley is licensed for 112 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Elgin average about 96 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 85% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2025 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 49%.
The community is located in Kane County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 30 problems at The Pearl of Fox River Valley. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 8 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $142,448.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
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, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
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, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 Fox River Valley offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 112
- Occupancy 85%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 49%
- Last health inspection September 2025
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