The Fountains of Crystal Lake
965 Brighton Cir, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012
4.4
(39 reviews)
"Connect with nature in Crystal Lake with its abundant outdoor recreational options. Meander along the lush prairie filled with vibrant wildf..."
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965 Brighton Cir, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012
4.4
(39 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 MORE2001 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL, 60102
4.8
(17 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 ..."
READ MORE7716 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..."
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6809 Barnard Mill Road, Ringwood, IL, 60072
4.0
(2 reviews)
"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 som..."
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 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 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 MORE3801 Blake Blvd, Mchenry, IL, 60050
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Cedarhurst of McHenry. She's in memory care. It's a very beautiful place, like a hotel. They seem to be very caring towards their residents. The rooms are nice and big. The staff seems to be attentive to my mom and taking car..."
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 MOREMcHenry County is located along the northern border of Illinois and has a population of over 309,000. Alzheimer's disease is a condition affecting 220,000 seniors across the state of Illinois, including some of the 14 percent of McHenry County's population who are aged 65 years and older.
As addressed in the Illinois Department of Public Health's Alzheimer's Disease State Plan, ensuring care is available to seniors with dementia is an issue of growing importance. Specialized treatment is offered at 10 memory care facilities across the county, also known as Alzheimer's special care units.
Memory Care costs in Mchenry County start around $6,526 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Mchenry County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Du Page County
$6,614
Kane County
$6,614
Lake County
$6,596
Mchenry County
$6,526
US
$5,694
Winnebago County
$5,339
Walworth County
$5,085
Rock County
$4,111
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on 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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Mchenry County 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 Mchenry County, please visit our Memory Care in Illinois page.
Mchenry County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Illinois page for more information about these laws.