ElderGrade
B

81.4/100

Above average

Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The

1000 East Brighton Lane, Crystal Lake, IL 60012

CMS 5/5 stars #2 of 10 in Mc Henry County (815) 477-6569
Certified beds
97
Occupancy
74%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

28.9/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.1 for 20 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.3 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.17 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 18% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.79 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.17 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.11 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.10%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 32 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 12, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Mar 12, 2025 F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 12, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 12, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 12, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 12, 2025 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 12, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 12, 2025 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 10, 2024 F0602 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PEARL HEALTHCARE, which operates 15 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DIMITRENKO, STEPHANIE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ZEFFREN, EITAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ZEFFREN, EITAN Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KUSHNER FAMILY IDF LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
REG 2018 IRREVOCABLE TRUST U/A/D 1/1/18 Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The

What is the ElderGrade for Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The? +

Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The holds an ElderGrade of B (81.4 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The? +

Residents receive an average of 3.79 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 32 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Pearl Of Crystal Lake, The is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.