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Caring Stars Winner
Sunrise of Crystal Lake
751 Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
"When we were making the decision Sunrise of Crystal Lake was the definite contender. The only reason we didn’t take my...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,381
Assisted Living Communities in Crystal Lake, IL
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authentic reviews in Crystal Lake, IL below include 98 Assisted Living facilities with 1858 reviews. On average in Crystal Lake, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Crystal Lake, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
98 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Bickford of Crystal Lake
717 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
"Bickford of Crystal Lake was very nice. The woman and the nurse that we had our interview with were so nice. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,475
Caring Stars Winner
Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake
965 Brighton Cir, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
"It is beautiful. It's set back in a tree-surrounded area and the grounds are beautiful. The staff are very friendly...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,800
The Heathers Senior Homes of Lake in the Hills
4570 Princeton Lane, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
"The Heathers Senior Homes of Lake in the Hills was pricier than the others I toured. The rooms were nice. I loved the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,200
Caring Stars Winner
Clarendale of Algonquin
2001 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL 60102
"I have chosen Clarendale of Algonquin. It's the cleanest, the newest, and the most reasonable of all of them I have...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,300
Evolve at Lake Zurich
795 N Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Evolve at Lake Zurich, located at 795 N. Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, offers a warm and welcoming environment...
Assisted Living
$5,950
The Woodlands at Canterfield
901 Angle Tarn, West Dundee, IL 60118
"The Woodlands at Canterfield was beautiful. The apartments were fine, clean, nice, and brand new. We met with several...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,895
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The Heathers Senior Homes of Ringwood
6809 Barnard Mill Road, Ringwood, IL 60072
"The staff at the Heathers Senior Homes of Ringwood were all very helpful. The only thing that stopped us from choosing...
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$6,350
THE ATRIUM AT OAK CREST RESIDENCE
204 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123
"I Like Oak Crest. It’s good for my mother. She is well taken care of. The room is very good and very clean. Everything...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,500
Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove
1190 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047
"My sister was living at Ciel Senior Living of Long Grove. It's very clean and very friendly. Their approach was...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,595
Victory Centre of Vernon Hills
97 West Phillip Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
"My mother has been at Victory Center for 6 months and I can't say enough good things about them. The atmosphere is very...
Assisted Living
$5,511
Victory Centre of Bartlett
1101 W Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103
"We went to visit Victory Centre of Bartlett and it had a nice atmosphere to it. The rooms were all decent. It was...
Assisted Living
$5,425
The Village at Victory Lakes
1075 Victory Drive, Lindenhurst, IL 60046
"The staff at Victory Lakes were superb. My parents lived in Independent Living until my dad passed away. The last 1.5...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$7,480
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes
10 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
"I move my parents last June in Hawthorn Lakes. It is a Brookdale community. I personally enjoy the staff and the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,190
Hearthwood Senior Living
825 Carillon Dr, Bartlett, IL 60103
"We toured Hearthwood Senior Living. I liked the place, but my mom needs more care than independent living. We had a...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$5,500
Encore Village of Schaumburg
350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
"It is great, and they have everything. They have food and several different menus for dinner."
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$6,300
Belmont Village Buffalo Grove
500 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
"My father has only been at Belmont Village Buffalo Grove for a few days, but so far, so good. We chose them because of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,900
Caring Stars Winner
StoryPoint Libertyville
901 Florsheim Drive, Libertyville, IL 60048
"StoryPoint Libertyville is an excellent senior living facility. I moved my dad into a two bedroom independent living...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,842
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Vernon Hills
145 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
"Four years ago, we moved into Brookdale at Vernon Hills because my wife was very sick. She had Parkinson's disease and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,900
Theresa's Home Care LLC
6455 Cunningham Ct, Gurnee, IL 60031
"We toured Theresa's Home Care LLC 1. It was very nice. It seemed very clean. It's a home. It's not like an institution...
Assisted Living
$5,100
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Patty
5.0
Review of Bickford of Crystal Lake
I went to Bickford of Crystal Lake, and I love it. They were amazing. Awesome. If we had unlimited funds, there wouldn't be a question; we'd go there. However, they don't work with Medicaid, so mom...
Assisted Living
Wendi
5.0
Review of Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake
We liked Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake, and they still keep in touch, which is kind of nice to know how they're doing. It's just that my dad does require some extra care. It's typically supposed...
Assisted Living
Kelly
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Crystal Lake
We toured Sunrise of Crystal Lake. I felt my mom wasn't advanced enough to be at Sunrise. It seemed to be for people who were a little more advanced in needing care. I thought the staff was very...
Provider response
Hi Kelly, 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...
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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.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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.
