Total staff
122
Employees
95
Contractors
27
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Pearl of Crystal Lake
Nursing Home & Respite Care · Crystal Lake, IL
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
The Pearl of Crystal Lake
Nursing Home & Respite Care · Crystal Lake, IL
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
The Pearl of Crystal Lake accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The Pearl of Crystal Lake is a nursing home in Crystal Lake, IL, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay, especially with a supportive and welcoming environment. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and laundry, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also works closely with residents to get to know their needs and habits, ensuring they can recover with ease.
Light exercises, social events, and various recreational opportunities ensure residents can stay active and have fun. Top-notch rehabilitation equipment and lively gathering areas are also available, so residents can focus on their well-being. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Crystal Lake, near bus stops, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is committed to improving older adults’ quality of life, making it a good option for senior living in Illinois.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 55th 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.
This home is ranked 55th 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.
3h 30m per day
Rank #55 / 167Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th 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.
vs Illinois avg
+13%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 9m per day |
Types of Care at The Pearl of Crystal Lake
Nursing Home
Respite Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
65.3%
Rank #136 / 199Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th 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
56 days
Occupancy rate
65.3%
Rank #136 / 199Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th 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
56 days
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #628 / 647Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 628th out of 647 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.58:1
12% worse than Illinois average
Avg staff/day
44
Average shift
7.5 hours
0% compared with Illinois average
Total staff hours (quarter)
30,444
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
51
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
12.6%
3,827 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8
Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Medication Aide/Technician: 4
Registered Nurse: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 51 | 0 | 51 | 13,224 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 3 | 24 | 7,025 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2,997 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,212 | 71 | 77% | 7.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 790 | 81 | 88% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 767 | 77 | 84% | 4.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 8 | 8 | 671 | 69 | 75% | 4.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 518 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 469 | 66 | 72% | 7.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 62 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 442 | 40 | 43% | 11 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 421 | 57 | 62% | 7.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
51 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
24 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
77%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
88%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
84%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
75%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
72%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
70%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
72%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Administrator
% of Days
65%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
43%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
62%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.1
48% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.5
49% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.8%
63% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.8%
58% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.8%
31% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
13% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.3%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
72% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.6%
45% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
39.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
39.5%
18% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.4%
63% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
12% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.4%
37% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.9%
20% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.7%
47% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 63.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
26 days
Private pay
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
23% 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
77
Medicare
15
19.5% of residents
Medicaid
36
46.8% of residents
Private pay or other
26
33.8% 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Pearl of Crystal Lake based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
65.3%
↑ 11.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
$541.8K
↑ ~$39.4K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.4M
↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Profit Margin
5.5%
↓ 1.0pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.9M
Profit
$541.8K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.9M Rank #129 / 166Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th 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
$541.8K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #122 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 122nd 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.
$5.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #122 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 122nd 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.4M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
Who this home usually serves
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Pearl of Crystal Lake
Is The Pearl of Crystal Lake in a walkable area?
The Pearl of Crystal Lake has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at The Pearl of Crystal Lake?
The Pearl of Crystal Lake's occupancy is 65.3%.
What is the best email address for The Pearl of Crystal Lake?
The team at The Pearl of Crystal Lake can be reached at [email protected].
What is the address of The Pearl of Crystal Lake?
The Pearl of Crystal Lake is located at 1000 E Brighton Ln, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
What is the phone number of The Pearl of Crystal Lake?
(815) 477-6400 will put you in contact with the team at The Pearl of Crystal Lake.
Is The Pearl of Crystal Lake Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — The Pearl of Crystal Lake is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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