PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE
820 FOSTER STREET, Evanston, IL 60201
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How PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE Compares
PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE is a 158-bed for-profit nursing facility in Evanston, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.3%) is below the Illinois average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 158 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Evanston, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.4% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (26% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.6% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE with other nursing homes in Evanston.
What keeps PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.1% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE's rating advantage in Evanston?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.4 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Evanston
Evanston sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Evanston.
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