The Pearl at The Tillers
Nursing Home & Respite Care · Oswego, IL
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The Pearl at The Tillers

Nursing Home & Respite Care · Oswego, IL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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The Pearl at The Tillers accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Pearl at the Tillers

The Pearl at the Tillers is a nursing home in Oswego, IL, that offers long-term care, post-hospital care, respite care, and rehabilitation. Fostering comfort and healing, the community has a nurturing and welcoming environment. A maintenance-free lifestyle is also guaranteed, with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and comprehensive therapies. The community also strives to get to know residents’ unique needs and habits to provide the best possible care for their recovery.

Light exercises and fun gatherings encourage residents to make friends and maintain their holistic wellness. Cozy lounge and naturally lit therapy room also promote interactions and relaxation. Set along the road, near restaurants and shops in Oswego, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high standards of care and upscale amenities, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Illinois.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 98.4% Above IL avg. ▲ 98.4% Above IL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 44.1% Above IL avg. ▲ 44.1% Above IL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 6.4% Below IL avg. ▼ 6.4% Below IL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 77.6% Above IL avg. ▲ 77.6% Above IL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Illinois state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 81st out of 167 homes in Illinois. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
2h 53m per day
Rank #81 / 167Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 167 homes in Illinois. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Illinois average, with a ranking across 167 Illinois SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Illinois avg (3h 6m per day)
vs Illinois avg
-7%

0 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff type Hours / Day / Resident vs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 2m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day

Types of Care at The Pearl at The Tillers

Nursing Home Respite Care

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy than the Illinois average: 69.3%
Occupancy rate
66.4% Rank #133 / 199Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 133rd out of 199 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 199. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
138 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #223 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 223rd out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 145
Employees 107
Contractors 38
Staff to resident ratio 2.46:1
37% better than Illinois average
Illinois average ratio: 1.80:1 Illinois average ratio: 1.80:1See full Illinois ranking
Avg staff/day 40
Average shift 6.9 hours
9% worse than Illinois average
Illinois average: 7.6 hours Illinois average shift: 7.6 hoursSee full Illinois ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 25,528

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 63
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

11.1%

2,828 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 11 Physical Therapy Assistant: 9 Speech Language Pathologist: 8 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant 63 0 63 11,741 92 100% 6.9
Registered Nurse 24 0 24 5,250 92 100% 6.8
Licensed Practical Nurse 9 0 9 2,166 92 100% 7.5
Speech Language Pathologist 0 8 8 966 83 90% 7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 0 2 885 62 67% 7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 9 9 858 86 93% 6.6
Other Dietary Services Staff 3 0 3 676 89 97% 6
Mental Health Service Worker 2 0 2 537 63 68% 7.3
Administrator 1 0 1 450 60 65% 7.5
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 435 58 63% 7.5
Dietitian 1 0 1 420 56 61% 7.5
Qualified Social Worker 0 5 5 383 73 79% 5.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 11 11 340 69 75% 4.2
Physical Therapy Aide 0 4 4 277 39 42% 5.4
Qualified Activities Professional 1 0 1 143 19 21% 7.5
Medical Director 0 1 1 4 7 8% 0.6
63 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 90%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 67%
9 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 93%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 97%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 61%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 79%
11 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 75%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 42%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 21%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 8%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.8
50% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.9
20% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.2%
60% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 6.7%
64% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 31.8%
47% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 21.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.3%
38% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
40% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 74.3%
55% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.0%
71% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
12% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.4%
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: 91.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.3%
31% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
9% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.4%
45% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 63.0%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

20% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

54% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 59
Medicare
11
18.6% of residents
Medicaid
48
81.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$6.0M
Profit
$328.0K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$6.0M Rank #155 / 166Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Illinois SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$328.0K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #158 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 158th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.1M
51.6% of revenue Rank #67 / 166Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Illinois average. Well-run Illinois SNFs typically land around 54–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
Total costs $6.5M

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

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Rehabilitative Support

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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Financial Assistance for
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The Pearl at The Tillers is located in Oswego, Illinois.
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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

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The Pearl at The Tillers
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

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The Pearl of Orchard Valley
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Pearl at The Tillers

Is The Pearl at The Tillers in a walkable area?

The Pearl at The Tillers has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the best email address for The Pearl at The Tillers?

The team at The Pearl at The Tillers can be reached at [email protected].

What is the address of The Pearl at The Tillers?

The Pearl at The Tillers is located at 4390 IL-71, Oswego, IL 60543.

What is the phone number of The Pearl at The Tillers?

(630) 554-1001 will put you in contact with the team at The Pearl at The Tillers.

Is The Pearl at The Tillers Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — The Pearl at The Tillers is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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