Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Memory Care & Respite Care · Normal, IL
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Memory Care & Respite Care · Normal, IL
Relax within the peaceful spaces of the extraordinary senior living community of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center set in the quiet East Vernon Avenue, Normal, IL, providing companion living, memory care, and respite care. Optimize comfort and security with the intricately designed and spacious private and companion suites of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. A team of competent and well-trained professionals exceeds expectations in ensuring seniors receive top-tier care and support.
Committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community conducts enjoyable activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Look forward to having a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a safe place for seniors to live a wondrous retirement while keeping their dignity in its well-lit and spacious abode.
38-bed community Rank #357 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 426 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #479 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 479th out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 31, 2025
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
CountyMclean
License Number5104127
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is legally operated by Normal Senior Housing I Opco, Llc.
Alzheimer's Units
38 units
Total beds
38 units
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 2024 · 2 years of data
1 deficiency
22 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Illinois average:
• Total inspections (175% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (100% below)
• Total inspections (175% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (100% below)
Latest Inspection
March 4, 2026
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (1 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 3.5 | This facility has 86% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IL avg 3.5).↓ 86% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0 vs. IL avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 22 | 8 | This facility has 175% more total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (22 vs. IL avg 8).↑ 175% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 26, 2024 annual inspection found no deficiencies and full compliance with assisted living regulations.
- August 7, 2025 complaint investigation cited failure to prevent elopement of a cognitively impaired resident, with lapses in supervision and exit door control.
- August 21, 2025 complaint investigation found the facility in compliance with all regulations after review of the elopement incident.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Companion / Private Studio
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
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1.5 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Brookdale Vernon Hills | MC AL IL NH | Vernon Hills (North Milwaukee Avenue) | 90 | Yes | A+ | 25 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Sunrise of Schaumburg | MC AL HC | Schaumburg | 82 | Yes | A+ | 52 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| GreenFields of Geneva | MC AL IL NH | Geneva | 77 | Yes | A+ | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Naperville | MC AL HC | Naperville (Naperville Park District) | 76 | Yes | A- | 33 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center | MC RC | Normal | 38 | No | - | 32 | Companion / Private Studio |
Frequently Asked Questions about Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Who is the owner of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is legally operated by Normal Senior Housing I Opco, Llc.
Is Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in a walkable area?
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
According to IL state health department records, Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's license number is 5104127.
When does Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's license expires on August 31, 2026.
How many beds does Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center have?
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has 38 beds.
Are there photos of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located at 505 E Vernon Ave, Normal, IL 61761.
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