Assisted Living Communities in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Crystal Lake, IL below include 124 Assisted Living facilities with 1180 reviews. On average in Crystal Lake, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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"Sherwood Lodge was my mother-in-law's home for just over three months. It exceeded every single expectation my husband and I had. The facility itself is warm and welcoming, quiet and charming. It is located in a lovely residential area in William..."
"My Father has needed in-home health care twice now. We have used VNA Health Care both times! They are so kind and caring. The communication is great and they are considerate of appointments that my Dad has scheduled. They are very professional, t..."
"I toured and it was very nice and new-looking. The main drawback with that one was you had to furnish the room because they all came unfurnished. It was two or three floors; it wasn't just a single floor. You got to furnish the room with a bed and wh..."
"We visited Robin's Nest and the home we went to was very nice, as were the people that we worked with. We personally found that the washroom facilities were not good for my sister, because there was one shared washroom, and she wanted her own washroo..."
"My sister is moving into Deer Park Village. It's got lots of activities daily and there's a board that's located in different areas within assisted living, and it's nicely done. The other thing we were looking for was therapy and their therapy rooms ..."
"Deer Path of Huntley was a very nice facility. It was spotless and the rooms were really nice. They had a lot of activities every day that the residents could get involved in, like arts and crafts. I was very happy with it. They had an exercise room ..."
"I'm on a waiting list for an apartment at The Landings. I thought the place was wonderful. It was new, only 2 years old. It was very bright and cheerful. The people were very friendly. Everybody that I met was really helpful. The woman who took me ar..."
"Geneva Place was very organized, and I talked to several people who lived there, and they liked it very well. It was a new place. When they first opened it up, they were selling condominiums, and that did go over because of this recession that we had..."
"My mom recently July 2024, did a trial respite stay here and she loved it! The rooms were very spacious, she enjoyed all the activities provided and all the staff we encountered were very attentive and welcoming. My mom felt at home there and is plan..."
"Oak Hill Supportive Living is the other assisted living place that I'm applying to. They have a greenhouse at the front of the building where people can garden year-round. It's a much bigger place. The apartments are pretty comparable to where I am r..."
"I like everything about The Garlands of Barrington, don't know what I didn't like about it. They're beautiful and very upscale. The staff who assisted us there was wonderful. The food was great, we had lunch there. The rooms look like they are well-m..."
"My parents are enjoying Sedgebrook. They were very concerned about moving into a new home with a bunch of "Old People" until they realized there were people younger than them there. The food is very good and the activities are excellent. My dad is n..."
"I had a tour 3 days ago. At this moment there are no openings, will be on waiting list. The house is beautiful, clean, cozy, in excellent hands. I’m so impressed!..."
"My mother was a resident at Randall Residence/Courtyard of McHenry from September of 2021 to June of 2023. While there was some concern by some family members that we were moving her out of her home, I was so pleased that she was able to be there. ..."
"We chose The Sheridan at Green Oaks. It is very new and clean. The people there are super friendly. My mother, who's the one going, said there was a lot of light coming in, and very open and not dark and depressing. We tried their meals, and they wer..."
"My mother has been at Golden Years for about 14 months.
We feel the rates are very reasonable!! She is in independent living right now. The care and facilites are impeccable. She raves about the food too. I believe it is rated the 5th in the nation.
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"Three Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care had a bigger choice of apartments. They have nice wide hallways. Everything was refurbished so it was all recently painted. It looked brand new even though it's a ten-year-old building. The staff was very acco..."
"I brought my mom and dad there a little more than 2 years ago. They started in Assisted then due to medical issues, moved to memory care. While this was a very difficult decision, the entire management team especially the Director of Memory Care, A..."
"My wife is now here. The most important thing is the level of care of the place, and in my short stay there, everybody is caring. The apartments are excellent. The facility is A+. I find the people who are working there beyond expectations. It is ver..."
"My father has been at The Vines Senior Homes for about a month now, and it's fairly good. The care and the meals are very good. It's a small place, so the care there is excellent. The staff is excellent. It's pretty much 1-level, and it was decorated..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Crystal Lake, IL and Nearby Cities
Assisted living facilities in Crystal Lake charge an average monthly rate of $4,825, a little over $300 more than the state and national averages. Comparable prices are found in Kankakee at $4,623, while Peoria offers the lowest monthly cost at $4,131. The cost is highest in Rockford and Bloomington, at $5,250 and $5,160, respectively.
Crystal Lake
$4,825
Illinois
$4,488
United States
$4,500
Rockford
$5,250
Kankakee
$4,623
Peoria
$4,131
Bloomington
$5,160
Paying for Assisted Living in Crystal Lake
The monthly cost of assisted living depends on amenities and services, averaging $4,825 in Crystal Lake.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Crystal Lake
In Illinois, Medicaid does not pay for services in assisted living facilities. There are two Medicaid waiver programs available for financial help. The Medicaid 1915(b) Waiver Program, known as the Supported Living Program, and the Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver Program, called the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Program, provide assistance with the cost of assisted living for those who qualify.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for
assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs.
Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living,
visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Crystal Lake, IL
In light of high housing costs in Illinois, assisted living offers an affordable senior care option, costing $4,825 per month. Similar in-home care costs $5,672 for personal caregiver assistance and $5,720 for home health care with added medical services. Seniors living at home with minimal supervision can save significantly by opting for adult day health care for $1,842 a month. However, those who need around-the-clock medical care will pay the highest rate of $6,996 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home facility.
In-Home Care
$5,672
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$4,825
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Note:Data for Crystal Lake was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Crystal Lake, please visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Shepherd Premier of Crystal Lake
Shepherd Premier of Crystal Lake was very nice. We were given a tour, and our questions were answered. It looked like they engaged the patients very well. They were doing crafts when we came there....
Bickford of Crystal Lake was fine, with no issues. I think their affordability was a little out of our range, and it wasn't as close to our home. The apartments were fine. Upkeep and cleanliness...
Provider response
Hello Robert, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of Bickford of Crystal Lake. We are happy to hear you were pleased with our amazing Bickford Family Members (staff) in Crystal Lake....
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Review of Sunrise of Crystal Lake
There are not enough words to tell how marvelous sunrise is. The food is wonderful and the staff ....from housekeepers to executives......angels, each and everyone of them. I feel privedged to have...
Provider response
Hi Suzanne, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Crystal Lake and the dedicated care givers and team members. We are passionate about our community and always enjoy hearing...