Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,627/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 12, 2026Community profile
Bickford of Crystal Lake
717 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL
Assisted LivingMemory Care
★ 3.941 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Bickford of Crystal Lake
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,388/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 12, 2026Semi-Private
Assisted Living
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,650/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 12, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,388/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 12, 2026Semi-Private
Memory Care
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,650/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 12, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
Compare floor plans over time. The lowest current option with tracked history is selected first.
Semi-Private$3,650 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
3.9 out of 5 from 41 reviews
Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
CriticalUnderstaffed
They're severely understaffed, resulting in poor care and living experience.
★★★★★
PositiveBickford of Crystal Lake
The place is clean. Overall. They take care of my moms laundry very routinely Room size is great. Staff has been great. During the night some nights she is not checked in as much as suppose to be. Nurses are wonderful. Activity Director is awesome. My mom says for is always the same but that's my mom. Looks fine to me. When I see them preparing it it looks wonderful
★★★★★
Critical"Respite stay was OK, not great
The site was understaffed, but did not own up to that fact. To compound that issue, the electronic alert / paging system wasn't 100 percent reliable.
★★★★★
CriticalOur Family's Experience - Would not recommend, not enough staff
If your loved one is in need of any rehab services I would not look at this facility. There is not enough staff to care for people who are in need of physical assistance. We had to hire round the clock caregivers to help care for my dad. Also: if your loved one transitions to hospice you should not stay there. They tried but they were not equipped to handle the situation.
★★★★★
PositiveFriendly and home-like atmosphere.
I like the staff very much. They are warm, friendly, and very good at caring for the residents. I understand that it can be hard, but the food is a bit tasteless and not very warm. They could spend a little more time tailoring the activities to the individuals. My father is not a joiner, but he always worked with his hands. He is great at fixing or repairing things. It would be great to have an activity that allows him to quietly construct or repair something.
★★★★★
CriticalFriendly Respite Locale
Rooms were great size but the finishing touches were off. Every room was not fully handicapped accessible. Staff was very nice and knowledgeable, but clearly overworked. If one nurse called in sick, they struggled. Time to respond was a continuous issue. Activities were great and they clearly cared about getting people involved. Dining was satisfactory, although my mom did indicate the meals felt slightly repetitive. The only real complaint for her 6 week stay was the lack of consistent transportation to and from d…
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Operator
- Bickford Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- October 22, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Vegetarian
- Meals Provided
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Memory Care
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Complimentary Transportation
- Transportation at Cost
- Resident Parking Available
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Beautician
Activities & engagement
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Activities Off-site
- Activities On-site
- Devotional Activities On-Site
Outdoor spaces
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Indoor Common Areas
Apartment & room features
- Bath Tubs
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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