Memory Care Communities in Huntley, IL

"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 knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. The facility looked clean and nice."

"My dad moved into The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence. The people that work there have been really great. They're friendly. Whenever I had issues or things I needed to bring up, they addressed it right away. So, it's also relaxed. And they're always making sure that my dad is getting involved with stuff. He's not just sitting in his room. So, it feels like a small community. It's not a huge facility, so it feels like everybody knows everybody and they know what's going on. And I can talk to whomever, so I think it's been good. The facility is clean. There's an older part and a newer part, and it's well taken care of. But it's not like fancy or anything. So, it's a very basic place, which is fine. It's what my dad needed. So, if you're looking for something fancier, this isn't the place, but it is a good basic facility. It has a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere."

"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 to be one person assisting all the time, but he has at least two people assisting right now. I liked the size of the rooms. They're really nice. They made it feel more like an apartment than a room. Their dining room was very nice and well-kept. They had many servers. The food looked good. We did not eat it, but we were touring while they were eating, and it looked like it was very well maintained. Claudia did a great job with the tour and staying in touch. She's very kind, very caring, and took the time to show us everything we needed to see and answer all our questions."

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Eden Vista Barrington, located at 510 W. Northwest Highway in charming Barrington, Illinois, is part of the esteemed Vista Senior Living family. This assisted living and memory care community blends comforting homeliness with attentive care, offering beautifully appointed apartment homes with private bathrooms, independent thermostats, and convenient kitchenettes. Spread across a thoughtfully designed layout, the community fosters intimate neighborhoods that support personalized wellness plans and around‑the‑clock nursing, medication management, and memory care programming. Residents enjoy a rich variety of services and lifestyle-enhancing amenities. The community features a welcoming beauty and barber shop, serene garden and patio spaces, secure gated entry, guest parking, and full-service housekeeping and laundry (for clothing and linens), ensuring both convenience and comfort. Dining is a social affair, with restaurant-style shared meals in the dining room alongside in-room kitchenettes, and the flexibility to host guests at mealtime. With activities such as music sessions, games, arts and crafts, book clubs, and gardening, there's always something engaging to enjoy alongside compassionate daily care. Eden Vista Barrington is celebrated for its warm, professional staff who bring expertise in assisted living and dementia care, delivering a secure and nurturing environment. Safety is prioritized through secure entrances and 24/7 oversight. Located near local attractions like the historic downtown Barrington, nearby shopping, dining, and recreational options—including boutique shops and scenic parks—the community provides meaningful opportunities for residents to stay connected and active. This community’s welcoming ambiance, quality programming, and attentive care make it an ideal place for families seeking both reassurance and vitality for their loved ones. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Regulation

"I'm at The Oaks at Bartlett. The rooms and the layout are excellent. They are spacious. It has a large bedroom and a comfortable front room. The kitchenette is perfectly laid out for ease of use. The amenities are very comfortable and easy to access from your living quarters and they are top grade. The food is a five-star restaurant quality. The staff is very friendly, accommodating, informative, and a pleasure to work with."

"I visited Bickford of St. Charles. My daughter toured with me. The staff showed us around and spoke with us for an extended time. She wasn't in any hurry at all. She showed us the memory care. There were people doing games and keeping their mind going. I thought, " Wow. This is awesome." I visited the assisted living, and I was at the memory care, too. They were doing some kind of a game there to keep their memory going. The place was beautiful. They took us to a studio and a one-bedroom. They took us outside. They had a little garden there for the people, and they're growing tomatoes. They will use the tomatoes for their meals. This is just all so important to have a home-like atmosphere, and it definitely was. There was plenty of room for the person to entertain if they wanted to. There was plenty of rooms inside to sit at the table on the second floor, to play games, and to have visitors. The people were so nice. Everybody was so nice. They were really, really nice. However, they have a shorter term for respite care. The place was spotless, and their garden outside was beautiful."

"My tour of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles was amazing. I walked in the door and they greeted me. They had a little sign up there with my name on it. It was great. You felt like you were just part of their community. It was so nice. The person that gave me the tour was very knowledgeable, very kind, and answered all my questions. I was getting a little bit nervous about thinking about my mom needing more care and she was able to speak to me kindly and slowly. She just took her time with me and didn't rush me at all and made me feel like she cared. She shared her own experience about when she had to do this with her family member and how hard it was. She was just letting me know that my feelings were valid and that it was normal to feel that way. She was just very personable and she had a lot of empathy. The rooms were very clean. Each hallway has an assistant or caregiver/CNA and they check on the residents every 2 hours, even in the middle of the night to make sure they're OK. So, if they were to fall or if they were to need assistance, they wouldn't be waiting all night until the next day. So, it's called Eyes on You and I thought that was amazing. I talked to some of the residents there and they were friendly. They were dining and the food looked really good. They even told me that my mom was going to love the food there. They were raving about how good it was. They were all talking amongst each other and they said they're like a big family there. The community was kind of small. So, it seems like everybody knew everybody and they had a dog that lived there on the premises and people loved that. They have people who come in and do exercise classes. They said they have weekly activities. I saw that on the activity board and they have people who come and volunteer to come in and spend time with the residents to play games. So, they have a lot of people coming in to stimulate and to give the residents something to look forward to. The residents seemed happy. Every one of them. The ones that were sitting in the lobby with the dog or the people who were just hanging out by the TV and talking with the people that were eating. The assisted living side that I saw was very positive and I told my mom that when she's ready, this facility is amazing. It is. I would want my mom there."

"Arden Courts of Geneva is a wonderful location! My mother was here. It's a difficult decision for anyone to make to put your loved one in a Memory Care Facility, or any facility. Our family knew it was the best decision. I looked at several locations and Arden Courts of Geneva checked all the boxes for our family. Location, facility, compassionate and caring staff! Our family had to find a facility during COVID and they took very good care of my mother and ensured her safety during the pandemic. We were able to visit with during this difficult time and my mother was happy and enjoyed the events, and the staff. I cannot say enough about the staff and how they understood my mother’s needs and the kindness they showed her and our family. I could call at any time of the day or night and see how my mother was and each time they checked on her and or let me talk to her! I am sorry to say my mother is no longer with us, but I am glad that they was a place like Arden Courts of Geneva for her and it gave me such a peace of mind! Thank you "

"The staff at the Heathers Senior Homes of Ringwood were all very helpful. The only thing that stopped us from choosing them was the location of the room. We didn't feel it was conducive for what we were looking for. Everybody was in their room or something, so I didn't see people engaging in anything. I think they just had lunch, so they probably all went for their naps."

"It is very clean. The rooms are spacious, and the staff is very accommodating. The caregivers are awesome and my friend seems to like it. She is a level two memory care and they could go up to level six. So, that was a big plus for us. The day that we went to visit her, they gave us some sliders and some pancakes, and the food was good. Once you leave your room in the morning, you can't go back into it unless you need to use the bathroom. The doors are locked and they don't want people hanging out in their room. They have group sessions, tdo arts and crafts, do physical therapy, and play games. She'll play bingo, they watch movies, and they have visitors like dogs that come in. So, they keep the residents pretty active until it's time to go to bed."

"My mother will be moving into GreenFields of Geneva. We chose it mostly because of the location. It's very close to one of my other siblings. She'll be going to memory care. I like that there was a separate dining area like each area was separate. It looked like a smaller dining space for memory care and the unit itself was in a U-shape. They have nursing staff available 24 hours a day. The staff during the tour was great. She gave us a lot of information, was upfront, and has helped us through this process as we are starting the move. What they had to offer in terms of activities and the availability of physical therapy and speech therapy is five stars. We have to have a doctor prescribe that, but it's nice that it could be onsite."

"I visited Encore Village of Schaumburg. The staff was great. It was a pretty nice place. I had no problem. It was clean and convenient to get around. Everything was right there. You didn't have to walk them out to get here and there. The patio was clean and beautiful."

"I was very impressed with Sunrise of Schaumburg, but I think my sister would need more of a supported living arrangement because they said if she ran out of money, she would have to leave and I don't want to get into that situation. I was very impressed with the staff, from the janitor to the housekeeping to the director and the person that does the activities. Everybody seemed to love their job. Most of them have been there for a very long time. You got to have people that like their job, that want to be there, to get good care, so I was impressed with that. I was impressed with everything. It's on the small side, so that was fine. Another drawback is my sister's ability to do more things than most of the people that were there. Other than that, I loved everything about it. The people were very nice. The people that were staying there also were super nice and friendly. The tour was very thorough. The staff gave me the pricing. I got to see the dining room, which I thought was very nice. I didn't have too many questions other than what happens when they run out of money. The staff during the tour was phenomenal. The facility was a little on the older side. It's not like it was really bad. The carpet could be replaced on some of the floors. The rooms were small but adequate. They had refrigerators and sinks. You could have appliances that automatically shut off, like a coffeemaker that automatically shuts off after a certain amount of time. They don't mind you having those types of things. Other than that, they don't want you to have anything else in your room. There's a place where you can get coffee and snacks and stuff like that near the dining room."