1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
The Pearl of Orchard Valley is a nursing home in Aurora, IL, that offers comprehensive care options, including long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and in-house dialysis. The community also ensures older adults are well-cared for with its supportive and welcoming environment. Therapy services, respite care, and 24-hour support are among the exceptional services provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences. Focusing on residents’ welfare, the community seamlessly combines compassionate care and clinical excellence.
Chess, light exercises, and fun gatherings provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and live actively. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and spacious gathering areas are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Restaurants, a bank, shops, bus stops, and green spaces also surround the area, ensuring a laid-back and convenient lifestyle. This nursing home has high standards of care, making it a great choice for senior living in Illinois.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 93rd out of 172 homes in Illinois for nurse hours. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 46m per day | ▲ 4% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 35m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 51m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
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.
| 2h 46m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 21% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 32m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
24% more staff per resident than Illinois average
0% compared with Illinois average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
90 total: 21 full-time employees and 69 contractors.
90
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
47 total: 20 full-time employees and 27 contractors.
47
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
127 total: 84 full-time employees and 43 contractors.
127
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
5,982 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 84 | 43 | 127 | 22,538 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 69 | 90 | 7,886 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 27 | 47 | 7,292 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,307 | 66 | 72% | 6.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 967 | 91 | 99% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 871 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 805 | 40 | 43% | 10.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 620 | 66 | 72% | 6.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 498 | 76 | 83% | 6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 468 | 62 | 67% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 446 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 398 | 53 | 58% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 383 | 53 | 58% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 2 | 0 | 2 | 383 | 39 | 42% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3% | 0.1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
67% lower than Illinois averageIllinois average: $143K
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
6% fewer payment denials than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 21, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 11, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 2, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 8, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.0
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.9
20% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.9%
36% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.7%
15% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.1%
11% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
28% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.0%
71% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
43% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.9%
97% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
88.9%
85% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.9%
8% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
70.3%
21% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
80.9%
12% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.14
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.05
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.06
80% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.25
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
35.1%
49% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.1%
32% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
29.6%
53% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 63.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.7%
6% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.9%
22% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 14.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
41.7%
22% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.4%
12% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
9% of new residents, often for short stays.
70% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
134Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for The Pearl of Orchard Valley from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #99 / 171Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 171 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #32 / 171Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 171 homes in Illinois. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Illinois average. Well-run Illinois facilities typically land around 54–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (70% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to The Pearl of Orchard Valley's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Thrive of Fox Valley | NH MC | Aurora | 68
Facility
68
IL AVG
86
Rank
#219 / 426 |
86.1%
Facility
86.1%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#49 / 204 | +24% | 3.09
Facility
3.09
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#67 / 172 | +82% | 0% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 23
Facility
23
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#54 / 172 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#13 / 172 | - | 67 | - |
79
Facility
79
IL AVG
51
Rank
#109 / 648 | Ih Fox Valley LLC | $13.5M
Facility
$13.5M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#55 / 171 | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#92 / 171 | 49.4%
Facility
49.4%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#158 / 171 | 146194 | ||||
| The Grove Fox Valley | NH MC | Aurora (North Farnsworth Avenue) | 158
Facility
158
IL AVG
86
Rank
#44 / 426 |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#91 / 204 | +11% | 2.50
Facility
2.50
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#129 / 172 | -1% | -19% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 25
Facility
25
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#60 / 172 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#129 / 172 | 1 | 127 | A+ |
49
Facility
49
IL AVG
51
Rank
#344 / 648 | Doros Generation Trust U/A/D 1/3/12 | $13.7M
Facility
$13.7M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#54 / 171 | $8.0M
Facility
$8.0M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#63 / 171 | 58%
Facility
58%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#114 / 171 | 145006 | ||||
| Alden Courts of Waterford | NH AL MC RC | Aurora | 60
Facility
60
IL AVG
86
Rank
#255 / 426 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#34 / 204 | +30% | 3.60
Facility
3.60
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#53 / 172 | +38% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 20
Facility
20
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#42 / 172 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#69 / 172 | - | 56 | A+ |
58
Facility
58
IL AVG
51
Rank
#253 / 648 | Steven Kroll | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#154 / 171 | $3.8M
Facility
$3.8M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#155 / 171 | 56.2%
Facility
56.2%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#50 / 171 | 146182 | ||||
| Alden of Waterford | NH | Aurora | 99
Facility
99
IL AVG
86
Rank
#125 / 426 |
78.9%
Facility
78.9%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#85 / 204 | +14% | 3.15
Facility
3.15
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#64 / 172 | +52% | +2% | $106.5k
Facility
$106.5k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#129 / 173 | 31
Facility
31
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#88 / 172 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#22 / 172 | 1 | 80 | A+ |
51
Facility
51
IL AVG
51
Rank
#325 / 648 | Alden Of Waterford Investments LLC | $12.2M
Facility
$12.2M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#103 / 171 | $5.5M
Facility
$5.5M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#124 / 171 | 45%
Facility
45%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#106 / 171 | 146008 | ||||
| The Pearl of Orchard Valley | NH MC RC | Aurora (West Galena Boulevard) | 203
Facility
203
IL AVG
86
Rank
#26 / 426 |
51.8%
Facility
51.8%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#178 / 204 | -25% | 2.80
Facility
2.80
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#93 / 172 | +112% | -10% | $542.4k
Facility
$542.4k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#173 / 173 | 60
Facility
60
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#145 / 172 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#119 / 172 | 7 | 137 | - |
61
Facility
61
IL AVG
51
Rank
#223 / 648 | Brittany Herwig | $10.8M
Facility
$10.8M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#123 / 171 | $5.6M
Facility
$5.6M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#99 / 171 | 52%
Facility
52%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#32 / 171 | 145473 |
The Pearl of Orchard Valley is located in Aurora, Illinois.
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The Pearl of Orchard Valley is in the West Galena Boulevard neighborhood.
The Pearl of Orchard Valley has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
The Pearl of Orchard Valley's occupancy is 51.8%.
The Pearl of Orchard Valley is registered as a for-profit.
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The Pearl of Orchard Valley is located at 2330 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506.
(630) 844-3400 will put you in contact with the team at The Pearl of Orchard Valley.
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