Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake
965 Brighton Cir, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012
4.5
(15 reviews)
"Connect with nature in Crystal Lake with its abundant outdoor recreational options. Meander along the lush prairie filled with vibrant wildf..."
READ MOREOur comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Crystal Lake, IL below include 17 memory care communities with 197 reviews. On average in Crystal Lake, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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965 Brighton Cir, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012
4.5
(15 reviews)
"Connect with nature in Crystal Lake with its abundant outdoor recreational options. Meander along the lush prairie filled with vibrant wildf..."
READ MORE751 Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
4.2
(24 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise of Crystal Lake and another place, and we're moving forward at Sunrise of Crystal Lake. Besides the location being just right, we like the homey feel, the green space, and the way the memory care side of the house gets great access t..."
READ MORE717 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
4.3
(22 reviews)
"We toured the memory care of Bickford of Crystal Lake. They had nice wide open hallways and areas to congregate. It looked very comforting. It seemed that they have plenty of staff. The staff was great, outgoing, and informative. There was no rush. T..."
READ MORE495 Alexandra Blvd., Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I can not rave enough about Encore Care. They took such great care of my father while he was there. The staff is always personable, and they really are part of a big family. There are always activities going on and they residents are treated with ..."
READ MORE2001 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL, 60102
4.8
(18 reviews)
"Clarendale of Algonquin did not have enough staff. The food seemed mass-produced, like grade school meals, and my mom lost about 20 pounds while she was there, because she refused to eat the food. She was a picky eater anyway, so I would bring her fo..."
READ MORE4570 Princeton Lane, Lake In The Hills, IL, 60156
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My mom was at the Heathers Senior Homes a couple of times For respite care. She was given excellent care from a very caring staff. The food is excellent there. It’s all homemade fresh daily. I will continue to use the Heather senior homes for future ..."
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7716 Crystal Springs Rd., Bull Valley, IL, 60012
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Boutique Style Assisted Living offering 24/7 care for up to 16 residents in a safe, cozy home setting. 1 to 5 caregiver to resident ratio P..."
READ MORE12140A Regency Parkway, Huntley, IL, 60142
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Alden Courts of Huntley is amazing. The staff is great and caring. They take great care of the residents and are extremely helpful and do a great job of communicating with family members. This is the nicest elder care facility I have ever seen. So lu..."
READ MORE840 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL, 60098
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
READ MORE1055 Silver Lake Road, Cary, IL, 60013
4.5
(27 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE4605 W Crystal Lake Road, Mchenry, IL, 60050
5.0
(8 reviews)
"We were very worried about my father going into a memory care facility. We thought he would be very resistant. We also thought he might have trouble fitting in. The staff was able to help us through this difficult process and put our minds at ease. D..."
READ MORE525 Harvest Gate Road, Lake In The Hills, IL, 60156
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I toured Melody Living Lake in the Hills. I was treated very well. It's a lovely, very modern environment. It's a little bit like a nice modern hotel feel, so it didn't have quite the access to green space that we were interested in. The staff was ve..."
READ MORE12450 Regency Pkwy, Huntley, IL, 60142
4.1
(12 reviews)
"My mom has been in Memory Care at White Oaks for the past 2 years. The staff and administrators there are warm and welcoming, and provide amazing care! The safety protocols during the pandemic were excellent. The residents really seem to enjoy the..."
READ MORE3300 Charles J Miller Road, Mchenry, IL, 60050
4.7
(7 reviews)
"We went to The Courtyard of McHenry. The facility was very professionally run. It's close to our home. That was very important, and it had a memory care ability, and affordability was important as well. Even though it's expensive, that's not nearly w..."
READ MORE4605 W. Crystal Lake Rd, Mchenry, IL, 60050
3.8
(12 reviews)
"My father lived here for over a year between 2020 and 2021. The one thing this place has going for it? It's cheap. That's it. It costs less to have someone in memory care here than basically any other place in the area. If you want cheap (in terms of..."
READ MORE2595 Harnish Dr, Algonquin, IL, 60102
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My mom moved into The Oaks at Algonquin Senior Living. The place was extremely clean. The ward was nice and large. They have a beautiful little courtyard. The food looks wonderful. They got my mom to eat, which was fantastic, so we are very happy. Th..."
READ MORE1309 Meadow Ln, Mchenry, IL, 60050
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Discover a place where comfort meets tranquility. Welcome to Maya's Villa, where every corner is designed with the utmost satisfaction in mi..."
READ MORESeniors in Crystal Lake pay a median rate of $8,125 per month for memory care. This figure exceeds Illinois’ baseline rate of $6,531 and the national norm of $6,688. While local rates are lower compared to care costs in Kankakee, where residents pay approximately $9,604 monthly, they are more expensive compared to Bloomington, where fees are around $6,000 less than Crystal Lake’s rates. Similarly, in Rockford, costs are $6,563, which is much lower than the local median.Â
Crystal Lake
$8,125
Illinois
$6,531
US
$6,688
Rockford
$6,563
Kankakee
$9,604
Bloomington
$6,000
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Crystal Lake, memory care residents pay approximately $8,125 monthly for specialized services.
In Crystal Lake, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
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For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Memory care communities in Crystal Lake charge approximately $8,125 monthly. This is $544 less than the cost of nursing home care, which stands at $8,669 for a semi-private room, offering intensive personal and medical support in a hospital-like setting. In comparison, non medical in-home care, which includes help with personal tasks and chores, is $2,405 less at $5,720 monthly, and home health care, featuring private skilled nursing, costs $1,547 less at $6,578. Assisted living, which includes housing and around-the-clock care staff without dementia support, costs $1,625 less at $6,500. Adult day health care offers the most significant savings at $2,123, providing daytime-only services in a community setting.
Memory Care
$8,125
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Data for Crystal Lake was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Chicago, was used instead.
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 a memory care 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 memory care resources in Crystal Lake, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses all memory care communities in Crystal Lake and requires them to submit disclosures related to the dementia-specific services they provide. The department enforces baseline standards for housing, care planning and staffing, and it monitors compliance through unannounced inspections and by investigating complaints.
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Crystal Lake Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Illinois page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Toni
5.0
Review of Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake
I can not rave enough about Encore Care. They took such great care of my father while he was there. The staff is always personable, and they really are part of a big family. There are always...
Memory Care
Juanita
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Crystal Lake
I toured Sunrise of Crystal Lake and another place, and we're moving forward at Sunrise of Crystal Lake. Besides the location being just right, we like the homey feel, the green space, and the way...
Provider response
Hi Juanita, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Crystal Lake. We would be...
Memory Care
Billie
5.0
Review of Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake
My husband will be moving into Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake. They look like they're doing more activities. There were a lot more staff there. The facility looked pretty clean. My husband is...