The Pearl of Fox River Valley
1950 LARKIN AVENUE, Elgin, IL 60123
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The Pearl of Fox River Valley Compares
The Pearl of Fox River Valley is a 112-bed for-profit nursing facility in Elgin, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.6%) is below the Illinois average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 112 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elgin, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.0% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0% (48% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.9% — worse than the Illinois average of 26.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Pearl of Fox River Valley
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Pearl of Fox River Valley with other nursing homes in Elgin.
How is The Pearl of Fox River Valley addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help The Pearl of Fox River Valley keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.0% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Pearl of Fox River Valley keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Pearl of Fox River Valley?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does The Pearl of Fox River Valley lag behind other Elgin options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.9 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Pearl of Fox River Valley?
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 Elgin
Elgin sits in Kane County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 72,886 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $83,374
- Median home value
- $245,500
Demographics for Kane County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elgin.
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