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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: 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.
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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 assisted living in Crystal Gardens, IL

The average cost of senior living in Crystal Gardens is $5,937 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union, IL with an average of $5,519 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Crystal Gardens, IL vs. nearby cities

Crystal Gardens, IL
$5,937/mo
$5,910/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Crystal Gardens, IL vs. the state and national average

Crystal Gardens, IL
$5,937/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Crystal Gardens vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,937/mo
$5,987/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Crystal Gardens, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,363/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$5,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,017/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Crystal Gardens over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Crystal Gardens, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Crystal Gardens.

What families are saying about assisted living in Crystal Gardens

Recent reviews for assisted living in Crystal Gardens

Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake

4.9
They are very friendly & treat the people with respect. They have activities for them & pay attention to their needs. Anyone who has visited my mom has said they are impressed with the facility

StoryPoint Libertyville

5.0
The staff is friendly. The Enhanced care staff is willing to anything you ask. They are friendly, kind and supportive. The food varies from being excellent to just okay. The apartment is a nice size. Bedrooms are adequate. Housekeeping keeps the apartment looking clean. My parents have not taken ...
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Crystal Gardens review score based on 237 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 237 reviews of 28 Crystal Gardens assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Crystal Gardens review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Crystal Gardens review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Crystal Gardens, IL28 facilities
8.2
Lakewood, IL25 facilities
8.3
Crystal Lake, IL28 facilities

Review subcategories for Crystal Gardens assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 237 reviews of 28 Crystal Gardens assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Crystal Gardens resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Crystal Gardens, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Crystal Gardens assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crystal Gardens assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crystal Gardens, 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 Gardens assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Crystal Gardens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Crystal Gardens, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.7%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.9%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.7%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Crystal Gardens assisted living

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 Gardens Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Crystal Gardens, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.1%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
67.9%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Crystal Gardens assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Crystal Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crystal Gardens, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.7%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
53.6%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.1%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Crystal Gardens assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Crystal Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
67.9%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.9%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crystal Gardens assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Crystal Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crystal Gardens, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.6%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
89.3%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.6%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Crystal Gardens

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Crystal Gardens protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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