Assisted Living Communities in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Crystal Lake, IL below include 19 Assisted Living facilities with 880 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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"This is a great place, the staff is like family and many of them have been there for many years. They treat you like family. We have always had such a positive experience there...."
"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 them care for my mother...."
"Bickford of Crystal Lake looked clean and they have a lot of activities. They do arts and crafts, they do bingo, they'll have people come in and play music, and they go out and do shopping and things like that. The staff was really good. They seemed ..."
"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. The staff was all very informative and helpful...."
"We did a tour of Lake Barrington Woods. The facility is very nice with some luxury accommodations. I like the staff. The facility grounds are very well taken care of. They have nice size apartments available and lots of amenities. I met some of the r..."
"Clarendale of Algonquin was very nice and had a very country club atmosphere but very big. They were apartments and not bedrooms. The staff members were so busy. We had an appointment, but the staff wasn't able to show us around, so two residents sho..."
"I am the POA for my uncle who lives at the Lake in the Hills home. Not only is it beautiful but the care he receives is outstanding. I am at ease knowing they actually care about him. I receive updates and photos weekly and calls immediately if neede..."
"I toured Shepherd of Bull Valley and it was beautiful. It was extremely nice, very well kept, with beautiful grounds. The house was very organized and had a really good flow. There were a lot of entertaining areas, and if you wanted to bring family a..."
"Our experience was good. The apartments were good. They have crafts, field trips, and games like bingo. They offer three meals a day. The staff is excellent and very good...."
"Three Oaks Assisted Living is among the best that we visited in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The apartments are spacious and the dining room is bright. Decor is updated regularly, and the flooring, chair placement and handrails are optimized f..."
525 Harvest Gate Road, Lake In The Hills, IL, 60156
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My dad will be moving into Melody Living Lake in the Hills. It's a place that we really felt would care about Dad. Not only were the people very kind and reaching out to him with a very caring sense, they had a philosophy over there that I just loved..."
"Everyone seemed like a family at Heritage Woods of Huntley. All the residents, the people that work there, even the cleaning people gave us a very good feeling about the place. Megan showed us around and she was wonderful. She answered all our questi..."
"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. ..."
"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 ..."
"Heritage Woods of McHenry is close by, it's very well taken care of, and they seem to care about their people. They have staff on hand to help as needed. There are plenty of different choices for food. My dad would be able to bring his own furniture ..."
"I like the staff at Hearthstone Village. The rooms were nice, had nice, big windows, and was decent sized. They had a nice and well-maintained eating area. There's a bus that they go on, and they take them places. They don't take the residents if the..."
"The personal attention my mother gets at Maya's Villa makes her feel at home. The care and attention my mother is receiving is unmatched to any other facility we looked into. They have all the care and resources that any large facility can offer. Aft..."
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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.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Crystal Lake
In Illinois, assisted living facilities are licensed by the Department of Assisted Living. The agency employs a team of health facility nurse surveyors to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with state regulatory standards.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Crystal Lake
Located 45 miles northwest of Chicago and 20 miles south of the Wisconsin border, Crystal Lake is the largest city in McHenry County yet retains its small-town charm. The area boasts a revitalized historic district with boutique storefronts and unique restaurants, a movie theater and plenty of shopping on the major thoroughfare.
Crystal Lake offers a robust park system comprising over 2,000 acres and operates two public beaches. Seniors can walk the trails and visit the Nature Center at Veteran Acres Park or watch a rousing ball game on the fields at Lippold Park.
Although property taxes are high in Illinois, assisted living facility residents do not need to budget for this expense and benefit from the state's tax-friendly policy, which exempts retirement income from taxation. Illinois does not tax Social Security income, pension or retirement savings.
Crime rates are generally low in Crystal Lake. Violent crime rates over the years have remained very low compared to the national average. Furthermore, the rate of nonviolent crimes has seen a steady decline.
Crystal Lake is served by the top-ranking Northwestern Medicine Health System, which operates in the surrounding communities of McHenry, Huntley and Woodstock. This triad of hospitals provides a local network of specialized health care and advanced diagnostic services.
The midwestern climate in Crystal Lake provides 186 sunny days to appreciate the outdoors. An average high temperature of 82 degrees in July invites residents to enjoy lakeside picnics and regional ball games. However, the area receives above-average snow in the winter, recording about 35 inches per year.
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...