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10 Best Nursing Homes in Crystal Lake, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Crystal Lake nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Crystal Lake, IL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Crystal Lake or another care type is right for you. Browse 35 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Crystal Lake.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Lake Forest, Middlebury and McHenry Shores.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Salem Lakes, Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Crystal Lake, IL

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The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

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8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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2 reviews
5 star
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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Crystal Pines Health Care Ctr
5 star
58%
4 star
14%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
1 star
14%
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The Crystal Lake Pines Rehabilitation Center is extremely clean and neat. Everything is in its place and nothing is out of order. Every single staff member greets you with a big Hello every time they...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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3.0
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3 reviews
3.0
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3 reviews
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4 star
33%
3 star
67%
2 star
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Shepherd of Bull Valley
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of nursing homes in Crystal Lake, IL

The average cost of senior living in Crystal Lake is $5,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wonder Lake, IL with an average of $5,466 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Crystal Lake, IL vs. nearby cities

Crystal Lake, IL
$5,970/mo
$5,932/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Crystal Lake, IL vs. the state and national average

Crystal Lake, IL
$5,970/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Crystal Lake vs. other types of senior living

$5,996/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,970/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Crystal Lake, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,452/mo
Studio
$5,596/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,723/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,131/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Crystal Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Crystal Lake

Silver Glen Senior Living in South Elgin, IL

4.7
I would definitely recommend Silver Glen Senior Living to others. The facility itself is great, the rooms are really nice, and everyone seems so nice and welcoming. Another great thing they have is they work with a company that provides Physical therapy, Speech and OT on the premises.. so ...
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Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Bella Terra Bloomingdale

4.6
Excellent caring staff. The food was always hot and fresh. Excellent chef as all of the food is made right there on premises. The nurses and aides were very caring and attentive to our needs. Great therapy team. The facility is immaculate I would highly recommend this facility

Crystal Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crystal Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crystal Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Crystal Lake nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Crystal Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Crystal Lake, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Crystal Lake nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Crystal Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Crystal Lake, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Crystal Lake nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Crystal Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crystal Lake, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.1%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Crystal Lake nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Crystal Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crystal Lake, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crystal Lake nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Crystal Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crystal Lake, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Encore at South Barrington, Clarendale of Algonquin and Sunrise of Crystal Lake are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Crystal Lake, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 35 nursing homes facilities near Crystal Lake, Illinois. See the full list.

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