THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE
3450 SARATOGA AVENUE, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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How THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE Compares
THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE is a 145-bed for-profit nursing facility in Downers Grove, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.7%) is above the Illinois average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 145 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Downers Grove, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (48% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.7% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (59% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9% (28% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE with other nursing homes in Downers Grove.
How is THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.1% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 145 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE lag behind other Downers Grove options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Downers Grove
Downers Grove sits in DuPage County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 144,024 (15.6%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $94,930
- Median home value
- $315,600
Demographics for DuPage County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Downers Grove.
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