Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake
Memory Care & Respite Care · Crystal Lake, IL

Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake

Memory Care & Respite Care · Crystal Lake, IL

Overview of Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake

Encore Memory Care, located in Crystal Lake, IL, is a senior living community specializing in caring for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As part of their memory care services, they provide their residents with custom care plans coordinated with health care providers to ensure that all their medical care needs are met. Additionally, the community provides 24/7 on-site support and emergency call response, licensed nursing and visiting physicians, as well as assistance with medical appointment coordination.

The staff also ensures that the residents are safe when doing daily activities, providing assistance with tasks such as bathing and dressing. Furthermore, residents are also provided three meals per day with menu selections approved by a certified dietician, and housekeeping and laundry services, for convenience, as well as maintenance of the living environment.

Bed community size
38-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 30, 2026
ExpirationApril 29, 2027
CountyMchenry
License Number5108359

Ownership & Operating Entity

Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake is legally operated by 41 Management, LLC.

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
38 units
Total beds
38 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Secure Outdoor Courtyards
Safety Checks
Activities
Specific ProgramsMonthly Support Group, Caregiver Support

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Inspection History

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 2 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (38% below)
Latest Inspection February 4, 2026

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 27 This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (2 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 71% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 27 This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (2 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 71% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.50.8 This facility has 38% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IL avg 0.8).↓ 38% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 49 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (4 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • June 11, 2025 inspection found 1 deficiency for failing to have physicians perform initial comprehensive resident assessments, with nurse practitioners completing them instead for 2 of 4 sampled residents.
  • The facility submitted a Statement of Correction for the physician assessment deficiency, and no fines were imposed following the June 11, 2025 annual survey.
  • The record shows a consistent theme of noncompliance with physician assessment requirements, but no complaints or higher-severity citations were documented.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Crystal Lake's city center to Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

The Pearl of Crystal Lake
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Crystal Lake97No 2 --------
Sunrise of Crystal Lake
MC
AL
IL
Crystal Lake58Yes 35 1Sunrise Of Crystal Lake (Land) Sl, LLC7
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
0.3
Facility 0.3
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #101 / 276
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 3
Rank #1 / 315
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #292 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bickford of Crystal Lake
MC
AL
Crystal Lake56Yes 41 -Bsl Crystal Lake, LLC12
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 7
Rank #180 / 276
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #143 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
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Fair Oaks Health Care Center
MC
NH
AL
HC
HOS
IL
RC
SNF
Crystal Lake51No 29 -------Private Rooms
Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake
MC
RC
Crystal Lake38No 47 -41 Management, LLC4
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
0.5
Facility 0.5
IL AVG 0.8
Rank #143 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Illinois

Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake

Who is the owner of Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake?

Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake is legally operated by 41 Management, LLC.

Is Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake in a walkable area?

Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake?

According to IL state health department records, Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake's license number is 5108359.

When does Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake's license expire?

According to IL state health department records, Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake's license expires on April 29, 2027.

How many beds does Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake have?

Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake has 38 beds.

Are there photos of Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake?

Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake is located at 495 Alexandra Blvd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

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